Post-election polarization challenges democracy

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Lessons From the Man Who United Polarized Americans

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Frida Ghitis : In early 19th century , the U.S. experienced a similar moment when it was divided by partisanship.

She says the Marquis de Lafayette was a French noble who had volunteered his service to the Continental Army during the American Revolution and won the trust of George Washington .

Ghitis says Lafayette inspired renewed national gratitude for Americans to see and thank the last surviving Major Major General of the Revolution.

Elizabeth Reese and Elizabeth M. Reese : Lafayette’s tour encouraged citizens to revisit the values of the Revolution and the concept of a free and equal nation.

Lafayette used his bipartisan popularity to advance a cause at the root of some of Americans ’ most fierce divisions, they say.

Reese and Reese : As the 2024 election comes to a close, the comparisons to our country 200 years ago are notable.

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