Biden Welcomes French President Macron to White House

WASHINGTON—U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House on Thursday to celebrate more than 200 years of U.S.–French relations.
Biden is hosting Macron at the first state visit since he took office in early 2021. Biden and his wife Jill greeted Macron and his wife Brigitte with hugs, kisses, and broad smiles.
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