American History Hit

Frenemies: France & the USA, a History


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Since their respective revolutions, the USA and France have been intrinsically linked. But what have the highest points in their relationship been? And what about the lowest?


In this episode, Professor Kathryn Statler joins Don to take us through 250 years of cooperation and conflict.


Kathryn is a Professor of History at the University of San Diego, and author of books including 'Replacing France: The Origins of American Intervention in Vietnam' and 'Lafayette’s Ghost: How Women and War Kept the Franco-American Alliance Alive'.


Edited by Tim Arstall, Produced by Sophie Gee, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


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