Kathryn Statler

Professor Kathryn Statler, a historian and author of works on U.S.-France relations, discusses the intricate relationship between France and the United States since their revolutions. She highlights key moments of support, like during the American Revolution, and explores the complexities during the Civil War, including Napoleon III's support for the Confederacy. The dialogue includes the evolution of their alliance through both World Wars and into NATO, ultimately revealing a deep, albeit complicated, connection between these two nations.