A look at the French state dinner celebrating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in photos
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were honored at a state dinner in Paris at the Presidential Elysee Palace on Saturday, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day two days prior and the strength of the countries' long alliance.
"France is our first ally and that's not insignificant," Mr. Biden said during toasts at the start of the dinner. Mr. Macron commented on the close relationship between the U.S. and France and noted he and Biden stood side by side two days ago as the soldiers did 80 years ago on D-day.
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