Biden to welcome France's Macron for first state dinner

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President Joe Biden will meet French President Emmanuel Macron

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at the White House on Thursday for the first state dinner of Biden's presidency.

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On Thursday night, President Macron and his wife Brigitte will be greeted by the president

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and first lady Jill Biden, the vice president Kamala Harris, and the second gentleman Doug Emhoff.

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On the South Lawn, beneath a candlelight tent, the state banquet will be held.

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As she gave a preview of the meal on Wednesday, Jill Biden said, "The design of this dinner was inspired by the shared colours of our flags — red, white, and blue

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and our common values: liberty and democracy, equality, and togetherness." These serve as the foundation for our enduring friendship.

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According to administration officials, the diplomatic custom, which has been on hold for the previous few years owing to COVID-19,

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will underline the vital relationship between the United States and France.

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