U.S. Ambassador to France, Denise Campbell Bauer emphasizes the deep ties between the United States and France, forged through shared sacrifices and a commitment to common values, Aug. 16, 2024, at Rhone American Cemetery in Draguinan, France. The serene grounds of the Rhone American Cemetery served as the backdrop for a moving ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Dragoon, the pivotal Allied invasion that liberated Southern France during World War II.