World Leaders and Veterans Commemorate 80th D-Day Anniversary
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King Charles, Prince William, and world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, attended emotional events in France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The ceremonies honored the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who participated in the 1944 invasion, with speeches emphasizing the importance of standing together against tyranny. Notable attendees included D-Day veterans, some of whom are centenarians, and public figures like Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.
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- D-Day Photos: Veterans Remember Normandy Invasion on 80th Anniversary The New York Times
- Dwindling number of D-Day veterans plea to recall WWII lessons on anniversary The Associated Press
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