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Four years later, at the age of 35, he was awarded the prestigious Legion of Honor for his contribution to cinema by French President François Mitterrand.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 May 2025
In recognition of his heroism, Jessen was awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, by Consul General Frédéric Jung on September 18, 2023, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Last weekend, thousands of bakers abided by this rule, each bringing a whimsical sweet treat to the (gigantic) table, with San Francisco’s Legion of Honor Art Museum serving as the idyllic backdrop.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
More than a thousand people gathered for a picnic on Saturday around tables draped with white tablecloths and spread over the lawn of the Legion of Honor art museum in San Francisco.
—Simon J. Levien, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 May 2025
In recognition of his heroism, Jessen was awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, by Consul General Frédéric Jung on September 18, 2023, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Last weekend, thousands of bakers abided by this rule, each bringing a whimsical sweet treat to the (gigantic) table, with San Francisco’s Legion of Honor Art Museum serving as the idyllic backdrop.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
More than a thousand people gathered for a picnic on Saturday around tables draped with white tablecloths and spread over the lawn of the Legion of Honor art museum in San Francisco.
—Simon J. Levien, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Legion of Honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Legion%20of%20Honor. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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