Benjamin Franklin's first audience with King Louis XVI, at Versailles, March 20 1778 - Protocol did not permit King Louis XVI to meet American envoys until France recognized American Independence (Which was done on February 6th). On March 20th, 24 year old King Louis XVI received the AMerican delegation. Benjamin Franklin created a sensation by entering the royal presence in a plain republican suit
Benjamin Franklin's first audience with King Louis XVI, at Versailles, March 20 1778 - Protocol did not permit King Louis XVI to meet American envoys until France recognized American Independence (Which was done on February 6th). On March 20th, 24 year old King Louis XVI received the American delegation. Benjamin Franklin created a sensation by entering the royal presence in a plain republican suit
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