Remise de la Legion d'Honneur

Hosted By: Honorary Consul, France, Brigitte Dagot

Location: Lake Highland Preparatory School, 901 N. Highland Avenue, Orlando, 32803

Date: November 11, 2009

Start Time: 12:30 PM

End Time: 04:06 AM

Price: $0.00

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Description: REMISE DE LA LEGION D’HONNEUR by Honorary Consul, France, Brigitte Dagot. Qu'est-ce que la Légion d'Honneur? The Legion of Honor was created two centuries ago by Emperor Napoleon. It is the highest distinction France can confer on a citizen or a foreigner. It recognizes exceptional services to France and reward eminent military and civil merits. No one deserves the Legion of Honor more than these American veterans who fought to give France its freedom and independence back. Pourquoi la France remet-elle ces médailles? Since 2004, the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion, France has sought to award the honor to U.S veterans who fought on French soil as a gesture of gratitude. The Legion of Honor is a way to thank these young American men for their courage, dedication and sacrifices; and prove that France cannot, and will not forget them.