Lafayette Park in Washington, DC
By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide
Lafayette Statue
Lafayette Statue
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The seven acre park across from the White House is named in honor of Marquis De Lafayette, the French General who befriended George Washington and fought in the Revolutionary War. The statue of Lafayette is located in the southeast corner of Lafayette Park.
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