(from my files)
Jean-Marie Motier
What's in a name?
One of the most famous and revered figures of both American and European History was:
"Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier", AKA "Jean-Marie Motier".
This Gentleman was a GIANT of the 18th & 19th Centuries, yet his name is foreign to so many.
He has been called the "GodFather" of the United States, although never an "American".
He was George Washington's biggest supporter and close Friend.
Many cities, counties, high schools, even a U S University and geographic features worldwide, are named for him, yet none of our children or even our elders recognizes his name !
How could this be ?
"Google" the name and see what comes up.
Bon Jour,
leVieux
Jean-Marie Motier
What's in a name?
One of the most famous and revered figures of both American and European History was:
"Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier", AKA "Jean-Marie Motier".
This Gentleman was a GIANT of the 18th & 19th Centuries, yet his name is foreign to so many.
He has been called the "GodFather" of the United States, although never an "American".
He was George Washington's biggest supporter and close Friend.
Many cities, counties, high schools, even a U S University and geographic features worldwide, are named for him, yet none of our children or even our elders recognizes his name !
How could this be ?
"Google" the name and see what comes up.
Bon Jour,
leVieux