World Leaders and Veterans Mark 80th D-Day Anniversary in Normandy

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World leaders, veterans, and dignitaries gathered in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a pivotal event in World War II. The ceremonies included moving tributes from veterans, speeches by leaders like King Charles and French President Emmanuel Macron, and a reenactment of the landings. With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the event highlighted the importance of unity against tyranny. This may be the last major ceremony with surviving veterans, many of whom are now over 100 years old.
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