US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, as they arrive for a state dinner at the White House on Thursday, December 1. Produced by CNN Digital's Photo TeamPresident Joe Biden hosted his first state dinner at the White House on Thursday night, honoring French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. The dinner marked the return of a tradition that had not been seen since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. An indoor dinner in the State Dining Room is limited by space restrictions -- only about 120 guests can be accommodated. The evening's entertainment was provided by singer Jon Batiste, a native of New Orleans, a city that first lady Jill Biden said Wednesday is "shaped by both French and American culture."

Source: CNN December 03, 2022 21:27 UTC