Macron honors U.S. World War II veterans at the French embassy in Washington

Record ID: 1700266

  • Title: Macron honors U.S. World War II veterans at the French embassy in Washington
  • Date: 1st December 2022
  • Summary: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (NOVEMBER 30, 2022) (AGENCY POOL) PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON AWARDING MEDAL TO VETERAN (SOUNDBITE) (English) FRENCH PRESIDENT, EMMANUEL MACRON, SAYING: "You came to fight 80 years ago from the other side of the Atlantic to ensure our shared values and faith in democracy. For that, France will be eternally grateful." PRESIDENT MACRON AWARDING
  • Embargoed: 15th December 2022 01:48
  • Keywords: Americans France Hitler World War II medal veterans
  • Location: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES
  • City: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES
  • Country: US
  • Topics: Diplomacy/Foreign Policy,North America,Government/Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVA001358801122022RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:VIDEO QUALITY AS INCOMING
    President of France Emmanuel Macron awarded "Legion d'Honneur" medals to World War II veterans at the French Embassy in Washington on Wednesday (November 30).
    The ceremony which took place at the French Embassy in Washington is part of Macron's visit to the U.S. aimed at highlighting Franco-American friendship rather than the bitter economic competition between the two sides of the pond.
    More than a year after Washington, London and Canberra torpedoed a big French submarine contract, pushing Franco-US relations to breaking point, the two countries are expected to put on a show of unity on common threats from Russia and China.
    The visit also highlights the unique way that Macron has raised France's profile on the world stage, and particularly in the United States. Since he swept to power in 2017, Macron has launched a flurry of international initiatives that have made him one of the most active global leaders.
    At the White House, Macron is expected to confront Biden over new U.S. subsidies riling European leaders, and the two leaders may disagree over the endgame in Ukraine and China policy, experts say.
    (Production: Bernat Parera)
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