Lafayette14 July 1789
The National Guard, a citizens militia, is formed which wears the tricolour cockade
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The National Guard, a citizens militia, is formed which wears the tricolour cockade
The National Guard, a citizens militia, is formed which wears the tricolour cockade.
The National Guard is commanded by Lafayette. Announces the creation of the National Guard formed from the "citizens militia"
The National Guard is commanded by Lafayette. Announces the creation of the National Guard formed from the "citizens militia".
Raises a force from the National Guard to march on the Jacobins but fails
Raises a force from the National Guard to march on the Jacobins but fails.
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