This July, the United States marks two hundred fifty years of independence. According to France 24, celebrations are underway both stateside and across the Atlantic. But there's a crucial footnote to America's origin story: France. During the Revolutionary War, French supplies, arms, and troops provided the support that helped secure American independence. Francisco Perez, spokesperson for the United States Embassy in Paris, explains how that historical alliance still resonates in how the two countries celebrate the milestone.

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