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Vingt Questions with Philippe Cousteau Jr.
Philippe-Pierre Jacques-Yves Arnault Cousteau Jr. is the son of Philippe Cousteau and the grandson of Jacques Cousteau. Philippe has continued the work of his father and grandfather by educating the public about oceanic environmental and conservation issues. A multi Emmy-nominated TV personality, film maker, explorer, author and co-founder and CEO of non-profit EarthEcho International, Philippe
France and the American Revolution
The American Revolution: A World War was a ground breaking exhibition that ran at the National Museum of American History during the summer of 2019. The exhibition examined the 1781 victory at Yorktown and the Franco-American partnership that made it possible. The centerpiece of the exhibition included two paintings created by Louis-Nicolas van Blarenberghe as
Together with Notre-Dame de Paris
Celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of Notre-Dame de Paris and hope for its future after the tragic fire, a unique concert featuring Johann Vexo, organist at Notre-Dame de Paris took place at the National Shrine of the Immaculate conception on April 26, 2019. The French-American Cultural Foundation in conjunction with the Embassy of France
French-American Cultural Foundation Chairman sends letter of sympathy to French Ambassador over the destruction of Notre Dame Cathedral and pledges support from Americans to help with funding rebuild
Washington DC, April 16th, 2019 – French-American Cultural Foundation Chairman Constance J. Milstein has written to the French Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Gérard Araud, to express the Foundation’s comradeship, sympathy and support for the French people after the fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France, on 15th April. The letter also pledges support
Groundbreaking New Exhibition and Seminar on France and the American Revolution: At War and at Peace
Washington DC, April 8th, 2019 – The French-American Cultural Foundation, the French Embassy, and The National Museum of American History have joined forces to produce an insightful seminar with leading experts and a groundbreaking new exhibition on the American Revolution. The seminar entitled ‘France and the American Revolution: At War and at Peace’ is being
French–American Cultural Foundation Announces New Board of Trustees
Washington DC, April 1st 2019 – The French American Cultural Foundation, established in 1998 to advance and enhance partnerships between France and America through initiatives in the arts, sciences, education, and business, today announced five new members to their Board of Trustees. Serving as the Chairman is well-known philanthropist and successful entrepreneur Constance J. Milstein, and the