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THE FOUNDATION
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The Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation, established in 1930 by William Nelson Cromwell, as "Fondateur", has for its purposes:
a) to assure the retention and permanent upkeep of the monument erected by the Association du Memorial de 1'Escadrille Lafayette in the park of Marnes-La-Coquette on the land granted by the French Government to the said Association, for the purpose of keeping alive in the hearts of men the spirit which inspired the members of the Escadrille Lafayette and the Flying Corps, all Americans, all volunteers for the universal cause of Liberty under the flag of France before their Country's entrance into the Great War, b) to provide for suitable and appropriate religious observances in this place, |
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William Nelson Cromwell
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c) to educate the youth of France, of America and other nations in the history of their respective countries and of each other's country, by mean of public addresses, publications and otherwise.
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The Memorial may be reached by train from the Gare St-Lazare to the station of Garches - Marnes-la-Coquette (twenty minutes from Paris). A walk of 500 yards brings the visitor to the entrance of the Parc de Villeneuve-l'Etang, just beyond the institut Pasteur. By automobile, the route lies across the Seine, by the St-Cloud bridge and then direct to Garches and the Memorial. Most visitors prefer to use the motorway A 13, turning off at the first exit after the tunnel. The Park is open every day morning and afternoon. http://www.marnes-la-coquette.fr/ Official website of the town. DONATIONS The King Baudouin Foundation United States (KBFUS)
enables U.S. donors to support non-profit initiatives in Europe and Africa. From one-time grants to long-term, structured and
effective giving programs, KBFUS provides solutions that can be tailored to a
donor's needs, interests and priorities. KBFUS makes sure that their giving
remains personalized, efficient, tax deductible and secure. How to proceed: Go to www.kbfus.org. On the first page click left on
DONATE NOW . Choose an amount Go to “option 1” Select in alphabetic order “Lafayette Escadrille
Memorial” Complete
below Contact information and
Billing information. Many thanks for your attention. Now, click on the link : http://www.kbfus.org |
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© Photos: J.C. Lemaire
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Dépôt SCAM 2002 08 0082
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