Spirit of ’76 - Marquis de Lafayette Portrait [geoTI8ZsRF5]

Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT

House of Representatives Curator Farar Elliott talks about the Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving general from the Revolutionary War. His portrait hangs in the House Chamber. Visit our special exhibit Spirit of ’76 to learn about Lafayette’s historic visit to the United States before the 50th anniversary as "The Nation’s Guest.”