Symbolism.
It sometimes goes a long way.
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You are curious?
Am I at the least, "Knowledgeable", about Franco-American relations?
Yes, Sir/Ma'am I am.
As an ardent follower of World history, especially military, I think I have a pretty good overview of
French/American involvement.
From France's First contact, with what would be,eventually, the US of A.
they were supportive.
Yeah, they were willing to put anything in place that would thwart the English.
They helped us become a Nation.
Move forward to the 20th Century.
France lost over 1,397,800 Military persons in WW1. NOT counting civilians.
An entire generation.
Since then, they have been a little slow at joining...War.
Imagine the US losing a million PLUS at any War.
So, the French may be finally waking up to the Islam Threat.
Maybe, NOW, they realize they have to get serious about what they have let happen in their country.
At least, at this time, some "Official" gesture, from our Government, would have been appropriate.?