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The Revolution's Bravest General

Historian John Beakes highlights the lesser-known Major General Johann de Kalb and his lasting impact on the American Revolution.

April 30, 2026
5:30 pm
Charleston Library Society
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Historian and author John Beakes explores the life of Major General Johann de Kalb — Brigadier General in the French Army, Major General in the American Revolutionary Army, and French-American liaison — a lesser-known but pivotal figure in the fight for independence, and possible mentor to the Marquis de Lafayette. Presented in partnership with the N.C. Zeitgeist Foundation.

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