In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic hold a joint press conference on December 1, 2022 in the East Room of the White House. The press conference was preceded by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn where President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigette Macron, spouse of the French president, for an official State Visit. The State Visit culminated in a State Dinner later that evening. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph is by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden speaks at the State Arrival Ceremony held for President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. Macron can be seen on stage beside President Biden. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Brigette Macron, spouse to the president of France, were in attendance at the arrival ceremony and at the day's other events. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen greeting the arrival of the vehicle transporting Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen greeting the arrival of the vehicle transporting Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. President Biden welcomed Macron to the White House with a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn, the opening event of a State Visit held for Macron. Here President Biden and Macron can be seen greeting members of Biden's Cabinet, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and the French delegation. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events, which also included a press conference with Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigette Macon, spouse of the president of France, at a State Arrival Ceremony on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. President Biden welcomed Macron to the White House with a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn, the opening event of a State Visit held for Macron. Here President Biden and Macron can be seen greeting members of Biden's Cabinet, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and the French delegation. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events, which also included a press conference with Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. President Biden welcomed Macron to the White House with a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn, the opening event of a State Visit held for Macron. Here President Biden and Macron can be seen greeting members of Biden's Cabinet, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and the French delegation. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events, which also included a press conference with Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic stand on stage at a State Arrival Ceremony on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Brigette Macron, spouse of the president of France, were also in attendance at the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigette Macon, spouse of the president of France, at a State Arrival Ceremony on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. President Biden welcomed Macron to the White House with a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn, the opening event of a State Visit held for Macron. Here President Biden and Macron can be seen greeting members of Biden's Cabinet, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and the French delegation. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events, which also included a press conference with Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. President Biden welcomed Macron to the White House with a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn, the opening event of a State Visit held for Macron. Here President Biden and Macron can be seen greeting members of Biden's Cabinet, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and the French delegation. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events, which also included a press conference with Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic stand on stage at a State Arrival Ceremony on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Brigette Macron, spouse of the president of France, were also in attendance at the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigette Macon, spouse of the president of France, at a State Arrival Ceremony on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. President Biden welcomed Macron to the White House with a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn, the opening event of a State Visit held for Macron. Here President Biden and Macron can be seen greeting members of Biden's Cabinet and the French delegation. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events, which also included a press conference with Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Visit. This was Biden's first State Dinner as president.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic stand on stage at a State Arrival Ceremony on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Brigette Macron, spouse of the president of France, were also in attendance at the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic stand on stage at a State Arrival Ceremony on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Brigette Macron, spouse of the president of France, were also in attendance at the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic stand on stage at a State Arrival Ceremony on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Brigette Macron, spouse of the president of France, were also in attendance at the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigette Macon, spouse of the president of France, at a State Arrival Ceremony on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.