Trump is hosting his first state visit in office — take a look back at how the elaborate diplomatic tradition became what it is today

State visits are an important tradition in the US, and follow a strict protocol.
Donald Trump, the president of the United States, is currently hosting French president Emmanuel Macron for a state visit.
It’s the first state visit that Trump has ever handled.
So far, observers have commented on the apparent “bromance” between the two presidents, as well as the strange moment when Trump made a point of brushing dandruff from Macron’s shoulder.
Here’s a look back at some notable and opulent state visits across history.

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