Article snippet: In a nod to history and the special relationship between the United States and one of the nation's oldest allies, Emmanuel Macron and his wife for a rare private dinner at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. “The setting will serve as a beautiful reminder of France’s unique status as America’s very first ally going all the way back to the American revolution,” said White House press secretary Sarah Sanders. The 18th century home of America’s first president and founding father was specifically chosen as a backdrop for the first dinner of the first state visit of Trump’s administration. Last July, the Macrons hosted the Trumps for a dinner above Paris inside its most famous landmark, the Eiffel tower. “President Trump is eager to host the Macrons for this special event, as he remembers fondly the dinner the couples shared together in the Eiffel Tower on the eve of Bastille Day last July,” said a senior administration official. In addition to dinner, the Macrons and Trumps will receive a tour of the grounds from Mount Vernon Regent Sarah Coulson and Mount Vernon president Doug Bradburn, and visit the gravesite of George Washington. “Our crews have been working around the clock to freshen up the estate in preparation for the visit,” said Melissa Wood, spokeswoman for the Mount Vernon estate. The grounds will close at 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon in anticipation of the event. Over the years, Mount Vernon has been the host site for visits from... Link to the full article to read more