Episode 7 - "Lafayette's Legacy in Two Worlds"

Authors

Hannah Boisvert
Alayah Dial
Hallie Tanner

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2024

Abstract

Main Question(s):

What is Lafayette's legacy in France vs U.S.?

Episode Description:
In the final episode of Who Cares About the Marquis de Lafayette?, we wrap up our journey by exploring Lafayette’s legacy on both sides of the Atlantic. While America idolizes him—naming cities, colleges, and monuments in his honor—France takes a more muted approach. Why is that?

We examine how Lafayette’s moderate stance in the French Revolution led to his historical sidelining, compare his legacies in pop culture (from Hamilton to Assassin’s Creed), and discuss why Americans continue to celebrate him while France remains indifferent.

As we close out this student-led series, we reflect on the central question: Why should we care about Lafayette? Tune in for our final thoughts, historical deep dives, and a few laughs along the way.

Recommended Citation

Boisvert, Hannah; Dial, Alayah; and Tanner, Hallie, "Episode 7 - "Lafayette's Legacy in Two Worlds"" (2024). Who Cares about The Marquis de Lafayette?. 10.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/lafayette-podcast/10