jul 31, 1777 - The U.S Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Lafayette "be accepted"
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The U.S Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette " be accepted, and that, in consideration of his zeal, illustrious family and connexions, he have the rank and commission of major-general of the United States"Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 31, 1777
Now
~ 248 years ago