USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -France is one of the oldest U.S. allies, dating to 1778 when the French monarchy recognized the independence of the United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -On April 8, 1904, with war in Europe a decade away, Britain and France sign an agreement, later known as the Entente Cordiale, resolving long-standing colonial disputes in North Africa and establishing a diplomatic understanding between the two countries.

Detailed explanation-3: -On February 6, 1778, the United States and France signed the Treaty of Alliance, creating a military alliance against Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-4: -France and Britain are often still referred to as “historic rivals", or with emphasis on the perceived ever-lasting competition between the two countries. French author José-Alain Fralon characterised the relationship between the countries by describing the British as “our most dear enemies".