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Lawmakers To Commemorate D-Day With Parachute Jump

U.S. lawmakers, including veterans, plan a parachute jump at Normandy to honor D-Day heroes and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic event.

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Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy

A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives is preparing for a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day

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Zelensky To Address French Parliament After D-Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Friday address the French parliament and US President Joe Biden give a keynote speech on democracy after world leaders marked 80 years since the D-Day landings in World War II. Biden, Britain's King Charles III, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel…

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A 102-year-old World War II veteran dies en route to D-Day commemorations in Europe and is mourned

A Navy veteran of World War II is being mourned after his death en route to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day

The Independent UK

General Wesley Clark Reflects On D-Day Anniversary And Current Challenges

General Wesley Clark reflects on the enduring legacy of D-Day heroes, emphasizing unity, sacrifice, and the ongoing defense of democracy in the face of mod...

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'You Saved The World': WWII Veterans Shine On D-Day

Around 180 veterans in their late 90s or even over 100 were guests of honour at D-Day commemorations in France, many attending in wheelchairs for possibly the last time.

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Veterans Commemorate D-Day, Emphasize Defending Democracy Today

Colonel Leighton reflects on honoring D-Day heroes and defending democracy in a changing world, emphasizing the importance of remembering sacrifices and up...

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Honoring World War II Veterans At Normandy American Cemetery

Honoring WWII veterans at Normandy American Cemetery, a tribute ceremony pays homage to their sacrifices and legacy.

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French PM Attal Honors Canadian D-Day Sacrifices

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal expresses gratitude for Canadian sacrifices on D-Day, emphasizing the importance of honoring veterans and learning from...

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Putin Absent From D-Day Anniversary Commemorations

Russian President Putin's absence from D-Day commemorations and recent warnings on global conflicts.

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King Charles III honors a generation that fought, died and waited for freedom

King Charles III came to northern France to honor the 22,442 British troops who died in the Battle of Normandy

The Independent UK

King Charles III Honors WWII Heroes At British Normandy Memorial

King Charles III pays heartfelt tribute to D-Day heroes at British Normandy Memorial, emphasizing the importance of preserving their stories for future gen...

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WWII veteran who witnessed flag-raising at Iwo Jima dies on way to D-Day commemoration in France

102-year-old Navy veteran Robert Persichitti passed away ‘peacefully’ in Germany

The Independent UK

D-Day, 80 years on: How the papers covered the Normandy landings in June 1944

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 6: World leaders gather in Normandy to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings. The geopolitical context today is very different: Russia's Vladimir Putin was not invited to the commemorations, despite the significant role Russia played in World War II. We look at front pages…

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Western leaders and veterans mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

Western leaders and World War II veterans are on Thursday gathering on the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that liberated Europe from Nazi occupation. This year's ceremonies hold particular significance as the ongoing war in Ukraine, taking place on Europe's doorstep, introduces new…

Radio France Internationale

The politics of commemorating 80 years of D-Day

Since the 1980s, France has used D-Day commemorations to reaffirm unity with its allies. This year’s 80th celebration comes amid a complex geopolitical situation.

France 24

Leaders and veterans mark D-Day landings at Omaha Beach

As young soldiers, they waded ashore in Normandy through gunfire to battle the Nazis. On Thursday, a dwindling number of World War II veterans in a parade of wheelchairs joined a new generation of leaders to honour the dead, the living and the fight for democracy in moving commemorations on…

The Independent UK

The Latest | D-Day's 80th anniversary brings World War II veterans back to the beaches of Normandy

World War II veterans are joining heads of state and others on the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day

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Western Leaders Remember D-Day Under Ukraine Shadow

Western leaders were Thursday to remember the 1944 World War II D-Day landings in northern France to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation, mindful of the over two-year war raging again in Europe after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The costs of World War II and the war in Ukraine fuse as Allies remember D-Day without Russia

The sun is setting on the D-Day generation

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King Charles And Queen Camilla Honor WWII Veterans In Portsmouth

Tributes to WWII veterans by royals and President Biden, focusing on Herbert Feist's heroic legacy and the significance of honoring the Greatest Generation.

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World War II Veteran Rondo Scharf Reflects On Service And Sacrifice

Discover the remarkable story of WWII veteran Rondo Scharf, his experiences at Iwo Jima, struggles with PTSD, and advocacy for patriotism and unity.

France 24

Normandy surfs on 'memorial tourism' wave for 80th anniversary of D-Day

As hundreds of thousands of people flock to the French region of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, local businesses there are capitalising on tourists' passion for World War II history. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn and our colleagues from France 2 report on this business of souvenir sales…

International Business Times

Biden In France To Mark D-Day Anniversary Under Ukraine Shadow

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday began a state visit to France marking 80 years since the World War II D-Day landings, with a new war shadowing Europe as Ukraine battles Russian invasion.

France 24

Biden in France to mark D-Day's 80th anniversary, promote international alliances

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday began a state visit to France marking 80 years since the World War II D-Day landings, with a new war shadowing Europe as Ukraine battles Russia's invasion.

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