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world-news1 year ago

Veterans and Lawmakers Commemorate D-Day's 80th Anniversary in Normandy

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the last surviving WWII veterans gathered at Utah Beach, France, to honor the fallen and remember the historic invasion that began the liberation of German-occupied France. Veterans like 104-year-old Steve Melnikoff and 106-year-old French veteran Jean Turco were among those who attended, emphasizing the heroism of those who lost their lives. With the number of WWII veterans rapidly dwindling, this anniversary marks one of the last significant gatherings of these heroes.

via The Washington Post|
#80th-anniversary#commemoration#d-day
world-news1 year ago

"80 Years On: D-Day's Legacy and Reflections in France"

Some of the last surviving veterans of the D-Day invasion gathered at Normandy beaches for the 80th anniversary to honor their fallen comrades and remind future generations of the sacrifices made. The ceremonies included reenactments, paratrooper jumps, and wreath-laying events, with world leaders and various groups participating. This may be the last major anniversary for many of these veterans, who are now over 100 years old.

via New York Post |
#commemoration#d-day#normandy
history2 years ago

Honoring the Legacy of D-Day and WWII Veterans.

As the world reflects on the 79th anniversary of D-Day, experts say it's critical to honor the legacies of WWII veterans and preserve history by passing on their stories. The National D-Day Memorial Foundation maintains the most complete name-by-name listing in the world of Allied service members who died on June 6, 1944. The foundation also undertakes the difficult research of confirming the names of those who died on D-Day. As the foundation looks toward the 80th commemoration of D-Day next year, the research and education continue.

via ABC News|
#d-day#education#history
world2 years ago

Honoring D-Day's Legacy: Reflections from WWII Veterans on 79th Anniversary.

Normandy marks the 79th anniversary of D-Day with ceremonies honoring WWII veterans who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air, and land operation in history. The commemoration also reminds veterans, officials, and visitors of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer held a ceremony attended by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Mark Milley, who is winding down his four-decade military career. An international ceremony was later held at the nearby British Normandy Memorial in the presence of officials from Germany and the nine principal Allied nations.

via The Associated Press|
#commemoration#d-day#normandy
world2 years ago

WWII Veterans Commemorate D-Day at Utah Beach and Normandy.

Dozens of World War II veterans, mostly Americans and British, traveled to Normandy to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, commemorating the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control. On D-Day, Allied troops landed on the beaches code-named Omaha, Utah, Juno, Sword and Gold, carried by 7,000 boats. On that single day, 4,414 Allied soldiers lost their lives, 2,501 of them Americans. More than 5,000 were wounded.

via The Associated Press|
#commemoration#d-day#normandy