Jean-Antoine Houdon
October 1785
The accomplished and renowned sculptor was sent from Paris to create a statue of George Washington.
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Marquis de Lafayette
1784 and 1824
The Marquis arrived in America at age 19 ready to serve the cause of liberty in the American Revolution. He quickly became part of Washington’s military family and over the years they grew very close.
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Adam Philippe, Comte de Custine
Tuesday, August 20, 1782
While encamped at Mount Vernon, Custine was invited to dinner by Martha Washington.
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Marquis de Chastellux
September 11-12, 1781
Chastellux served as an important liaison between Washington and Rochambeau throughout the Revolutionary War.
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Comte de Rochambeau
September 10-12, 1781
In preparation for the Yorktown campaign, Washington and Rochambeau stopped at Mount Vernon.
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