On July 11, 1780 Awaited by the Marquis de Lafayette's frigate, L'Hermione, the comte de Rochambeau and his troops finally reached shore in Newport. The French Army occupied Newport until 1781. Visit: http://www.bocus.org/wp/lhermione-la-fregate-de-la-liberte/ and let FREEDOM Ring!
Also, a wonderful video tribute done on CBS News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GPXVV7jjPA