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The Pecan Trees of the Centennial194627520161700The pecan tree (carya illinoinensis), known for its fruit—the pecan—is a rare and little-known variety in France. It’s native to the alluvial deposits of the Mississippi & its tributaries, from Texas to Louisiana and all the way to Illinois.Thomas Jefferson, as Ambassador of theUnited States in France (1785-1789) came toBordeaux at the end of May 1787. He visited the most famous vineyards, including the Ch?teau Carbonnieux. Today a pecan tree stands there that is more than 30 meters high and 4.50 meters in circumference. Called Jefferson’s Pecan, this tree is 230 years old and still produces fertile nuts.For two centuries, this tree has kept the memory of Thomas Jefferson alive at Ch?teau Carbonnieux. That's why this particular tree has become the symbol of Franco-American friendship. There is also a younger pecan tree in the Jardin Public de Bordeaux, classified as “remarkable”, and a few others in France as far north as Strasbourg.The importance of the pecan tree in American cultural heritage has made it a national emblem; it is also the state tree of Texas.-114300125730 PLACE DES ETATS -UNIS PARIS XVI° FEBRUARY 7, 2 0 1 900 PLACE DES ETATS -UNIS PARIS XVI° FEBRUARY 7, 2 0 1 9The Pecan Trees of the Centennial194627520161700The pecan tree (carya illinoinensis), known for its fruit—the pecan—is a rare and little-known variety in France. It’s native to the alluvial deposits of the Mississippi & its tributaries, from Texas to Louisiana and all the way to Illinois.Thomas Jefferson, as Ambassador of theUnited States in France (1785-1789) came toBordeaux at the end of May 1787. He visited the most famous vineyards, including the Ch?teau Carbonnieux. Today a pecan tree stands there that is more than 30 meters high and 4.50 meters in circumference. Called Jefferson’s Pecan, this tree is 230 years old and still produces fertile nuts.For two centuries, this tree has kept the memory of Thomas Jefferson alive at Ch?teau Carbonnieux. That's why this particular tree has become the symbol of Franco-American friendship. There is also a younger pecan tree in the Jardin Public de Bordeaux, classified as “remarkable”, and a few others in France as far north as Strasbourg.The importance of the pecan tree in American cultural heritage has made it a national emblem; it is also the state tree of Texas.-106680125730 PLACE DES ETATS -UNIS PARIS XVI° FEBRUARY 7, 2 0 1 9 février 2019Le 00 PLACE DES ETATS -UNIS PARIS XVI° FEBRUARY 7, 2 0 1 9 février 2019Le The Pecan Trees of the Centennial194627520161700The pecan tree (carya illinoinensis), known for its fruit—the pecan—is a rare and little-known variety in France. It’s native to the alluvial deposits of the Mississippi & its tributaries, from Texas to Louisiana and all the way to Illinois. Thomas Jefferson, as Ambassador of theUnited States in France (1785-1789) came toBordeaux at the end of May 1787. He visited the most famous vineyards, including the Ch?teau Carbonnieux. Today a pecan tree stands there that is more than 30 meters high and 4.50 meters in circumference. Called Jefferson’s Pecan, this tree is 230 years old and still produces fertile nuts.For two centuries, this tree has kept the memory of Thomas Jefferson alive at Ch?teau Carbonnieux. That's why this particular tree has become the symbol of Franco-American friendship. There is also a younger pecan tree in the Jardin Public de Bordeaux, classified as “remarkable”, and a few others in France as far north as Strasbourg.The importance of the pecan tree in American cultural heritage has made it a national emblem; it is also the state tree of Texas.-112395125730PLACE DES ETATS -UNIS PARIS XVI° FEBRUARY 7, 2 0 1 9 7 F E V R I E R 2 0 1 9 7 F E V R I E R 2 0 1 9 00PLACE DES ETATS -UNIS PARIS XVI° FEBRUARY 7, 2 0 1 9 7 F E V R I E R 2 0 1 9 7 F E V R I E R 2 0 1 9 Franco-American friendship was born from the participation of France in the American Revolution; the treaty of alliance signed in Paris in 1778 makes France the oldest ally of the United States. This friendship is an intangible heritage common to both our nations.On the occasion of the centennial of the United States' entry into WWI in 1917, the association Jefferson’s Pecan Trees launched a program of pecan tree plantation as a symbolic and diplomatic gesture to remind us of the sacrifices of our ancestors. These young trees are living witnesses of our hopes for peace for future generations.This program was carried out under the sponsorship of the French Academy of Agriculture and with the support of the US Embassy to celebrate this long relationship. This program has received the French and American labels of the Centenary of the First World War. The plantations are spread over forty sites associated with the stay of Thomas Jefferson in France, the life of Lafayette, the participation of the United States in the First World War, and its role in the Liberation of France 75 years ago.This program is also open to the initiative of any individual who wishes, by planting a pecan tree in France, to be a part of this gesture of friendship addressed to the American people.-4318094532JEFFERSON’S PECAN TREESpacaniers.jefferson@00JEFFERSON’S PECAN TREESpacaniers.jefferson@Franco-American friendship was born from the participation of France in the American Revolution; the treaty of alliance signed in Paris in 1778 makes France the oldest ally of the United States. This friendship is an intangible heritage common to both our nations.On the occasion of the centennial of the United States' entry into WWI in 1917, the association Jefferson’s Pecan Trees launched a program of pecan tree plantation as a symbolic and diplomatic gesture to remind us of the sacrifices of our ancestors. These young trees are living witnesses of our hopes for peace for future generations.This program was carried out under the sponsorship of the French Academy of Agriculture and with the support of the US Embassy to celebrate this long relationship. This program has received the French and American labels of the Centenary of the First World War. The plantations are spread over forty sites associated with the stay of Thomas Jefferson in France, the life of Lafayette, the participation of the United States in the First World War, and its role in the Liberation of France 75 years ago.This program is also open to the initiative of any individual who wishes, by planting a pecan tree in France, to be a part of this gesture of friendship addressed to the American people.098342JEFFERSON’S PECAN TREESpacaniers.jefferson@00JEFFERSON’S PECAN TREESpacaniers.jefferson@Franco-American friendship was born from the participation of France in the American Revolution; the treaty of alliance signed in Paris in 1778 makes France the oldest ally of the United States. This friendship is an intangible heritage common to both our nations.On the occasion of the centennial of the United States' entry into WWI in 1917, the association Jefferson’s Pecan Trees launched a program of pecan tree plantation as a symbolic and diplomatic gesture to remind us of the sacrifices of our ancestors. These young trees are living witnesses of our hopes for peace for future generations.This program was carried out under the sponsorship of the French Academy of Agriculture and with the support of the US Embassy to celebrate this long relationship. This program has received the French and American labels of the Centenary of the First World War. The plantations are spread over forty sites associated with the stay of Thomas Jefferson in France, the life of Lafayette, the participation of the United States in the First World War, and its role in the Liberation of France 75 years ago.This program is also open to the initiative of any individual who wishes, by planting a pecan tree in France, to be a part of this gesture of friendship addressed to the American people.-43180105962JEFFERSON’S PECAN TREESpacaniers.jefferson@00JEFFERSON’S PECAN TREESpacaniers.jefferson@ ................
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