One U.S. official brought up how French king Philip IV of France had Pope Boniface VIII killed in 1303, the last time a pope died from violence. Perhaps we should go back to the Second Empire policy of French troops defending the pope?

As US President Trump threatens to pull the US out of NATO, European countries are turning to France to protect them. Eight countries are agreeing to house French nuclear weapons as defense against Russia & other threats.

A number of brainwashed Americans blame France for Iran's government; as if American governments didn't impose dictatorship in 1953, arm it under Iran-Contra, sponsor a war which killed a million people (1980s) & now bomb it. France has been very consistent with sanctions & diplomatic opposition.

Should parents spend more time with their children or let them develop independently? France bucks the trend as parents spend less time with kids.

New episode! Learn all about the French & Germans who tried to overcome the hatred between their two countries after WWI up to the 1960s. https://www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com/making-friends-with-germany-1925-1963-with-dr-elana-passman/?fbclid=Iwb21leAQ-mf5jbGNrBD6Z_GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHmwHbqkiAd4ncy10vmNYHiC8kO2R4W9El-mxXl-HvxttV81DmXnyQjQ5xd3Q_aem_I2PQPUkprK1muyahAkR29A

#OTD 4 April 2009 France announces its return to full participation of its military forces within NATO

#OTD 4 April 1981 The first march for the rights and liberties of gays and lesbians in France was held in Paris.

Breaking: France blocks Israel from using ‌its air space to transport American weapons ​to be used ​in the war against ⁠Iran. Israel responded by refusing to buy any weapons from France (they hardly buy any now). Trump condemns France for not allowing US-Israel use over their airspace.

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! Did you know one of the most famous transgender women was singer & actress Coccinelle? In 1958 she became the first major celebrity to undergo sex reassignment surgery.