FOLLOW THE FRENCHMEN | EPISODE 11 - SYRACUSE, NY

#followthefrenchmen EPISODE 11 | Julien travels to Syracuse, NY, the Salt City. Revolutionary War Hero General Lafayette traveled across upstate New York in June of 1825, just a few months before the grand opening of the Erie Canal. On June 9, 1825, the Frenchman visited Syracuse.
⚜️ What did his visit mean for the development of the city as a transportation hub at the center of gravity between Buffalo and Albany?
⚜️ Why was Lafayette convinced that the Erie Canal was in the national interest of the United States?
⚜️ How do the economic and political consequences of the canal's completion intersect with Lafayette's historic function as a stabilizing presence?
⚜️ Why did Lafayette praise New York State as a singular powerhouse exhibiting the superior republican principles of the United States?
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[@kenstack4432]

From one AFL member to another and a native Syracusan. Well done Julian and team!

[@VincentPaterno-hs2fv]

I'm a native Syracusan (from the South Valley, just a few miles north of the town of Lafayette!), and while I was familiar with the rudiments of the Erie Canal, I was unaware with the particulars, or for that matter the role Lafayette played in developing it. Thank you for this fascinating take on local history, and indeed on the many links between France and early America.

[@williamhoward2731]

I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome Historical video with me .

[@joangibson859]

Your videos are put together so well and really teach!! As a school child in West Virginia, I well remember the Erie Canal being referred to as "Clinton's Ditch" but being a great success. So good to meet you in Uniontown, PA and again at the Units Overseas Luncheon at Congress last week.

[@jajanesaddictions]

LOVE.

[@betsydonato6817]

This was before the Smith, VanDorn Cinton DeWitt Chamber of Bob Barker and SPCA Commerce of the 70's Chevy Chase Drive Van America Washington Machine, on Doplar Dipole Dispersion. This project is not finished yet.

[@mikematthews3409]

Tartarian

[@franklinsciacca4913]

Interesting show…but the background music-and especially the periods of thumping-are very annoying!