[wanabidii] Press Releases: On the Occasion of France's National Day

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: On the Occasion of France's National Day 07/10/2015 04:18 PM EDT On the Occasion of France's National Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 10, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the citizens of France as you celebrate Bastille Day on July 14. With the very welcome visit of the rebuilt frigate Hermione to ports of call along our eastern seaboard, we are reminded of the enduring and unbreakable alliance between our nations. The original vessel first crossed the Atlantic 235 years ago, carrying General Lafayette and a French commitment to reinforce American troops during the Revolutionary War. This support proved crucial to our struggle for independence and aided patriotic forces in the Siege of Yorktown and the Battle of Chesapeake Bay. Our joint victory at Yorktown stands as a testament to the democratic solidarity and living friendship that exists between the French and American peoples. This year we also commemorated the 70th anniversary of VE Day, marking the triumph of the Allied Forces and the end of World War II in Europe. I had the privilege of laying a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe alongside President Hollande, Foreign Minister Fabius, and other leaders. There is no glory in war, but there is immeasurable honor in the actions of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in our struggle against Nazism. For the sake of those fallen heroes, we must rededicate ourselves to the struggle for freedom, human rights, shared prosperity, and peace around the world. In the spirit of enduring cooperation, the people of the United States send warmest wishes to the citizens of France on your national day. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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