World Leaders and Veterans Commemorate 80th D-Day Anniversary in Normandy
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World leaders, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, gathered in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The event highlighted the historical significance of the largest amphibious invasion in history and drew parallels between the fight against Nazi Germany and Ukraine's current struggle against Russian aggression. Biden emphasized the importance of defending democracy, while Macron awarded the Legion of Honor to several WWII veterans. The ceremony also paid tribute to the dwindling number of living veterans who participated in D-Day.
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