It constitutes part of the Declaration of Independence, and also of the Constitution of Massachusetts, giving character to each; but it was now for the first time put forth in Europe, illustrating that “American Era” which Lafayette constantly proclaimed.
Sumner connects the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Massachusetts Constitution to Lafayette's influence in Europe.
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