Denise Campbell Bauer is the representative of the President of the United States in France and Monaco. The ambassador's visit is part of the “Adopt a Diplomat” educational program.

Its objective is to encourage cultural exchanges and Franco-American dialogue on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Landings. This is a new link with the U.S. for Saint-Ouen, a little less than two weeks after signing a partnership with the city of Los Angeles.