France Honors Robert O. Paxton With Legion of Honor

Courtesy French Culture  Mon, 04/06/2009 - 11:10

On April 2, Guy Yelda, Consul General of France in New York, will confer upon Robert O.

Paxton
the insignia of officier of the Legion of Honor . Former Culture Minister Jack Lang nominated Mr.

Paxton for the honor, which was granted as part of the presidential contingent, with President Nicolas Sarkozy commending Mr.

Paxton's services and attachment to France. The ceremony will take place in the presence of Mr. Lang himself, who is in New York...


 

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