TRUMP IN FRANCE – AT 11:55 A.M. ET:  World War I ended 100 years ago today, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 2018.  It was called "the war to end all wars," but of course it wasn't.  World War II would start in Europe only 21 years later.  Many who were born on that day in 1918 would fight in World War II, and some would die.

Today President Trump spoke at an American military cemetery outside Paris, and spoke well.  His words contrasted with the politicized speech of French President Macron, who had spoken earlier at a different location.  From Fox: 

At a rain-soaked and chilly observance of Armistice Day at the Suresnes American Cemetery outside Paris on Sunday, President Trump praised the "American and French patriots" of World War I, in a speech that sharply contrasted with the political tone of an earlier address by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Joined by senior military officials, members of Congress, and dozens of other world leaders, Trump began by introducing several veterans and noting that it was Veterans Day in America.

"Exactly 100 years ago today, on November 11, 1918, World War I came to an end," Trump said. "Thank God."

He urged Americans to remember the tens of thousands of Americans killed and wounded in the "grizzly horrors" of the war, including the "legendary Marines" known as the "Devil Dogs."

"Devil Dogs -- John Kelly knows that name very well, right John?" Trump said, looking toward his chief of staff, who served as a general in the Marine Corps.

Trump also presented a flag to American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) head Maj. Gen. William M. Matz, Jr., "as a symbol of our nation's gratitude" to the agency for "memorializing our fallen heroes."

"We're also joined by another very special guest: a 13-year-old boy from the United States," Trump said. "Matthew is in the eighth grade, and he worked and saved all of his money for two years to make this trip to France. He wanted to be here in person to honor the American heroes of World War I. Matthew, thank you -- you make us very proud. You're way ahead of your time, Matthew."

Macron had endorsed globalism and implied that Trump was unpatriotic in politically charged remarks just minutes earlier. 

COMMENT:  Trump, who can be coarse, as we all know, was elegant.  Macron acted like a buffoon.

November 11, 2018