Friends of the National World War II Memorial host a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in the main plaza of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC.
President Obama spoke at the 70th Anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion, and visited the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial above Omaha Beach in Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
President Bush spoke at the American cemetery in Normandy, France marking the 60th anniversary of D-Day; more than 9,000 U.S. soldiers are buried at the cemetery which overlooks Omaha beach. Coverage was obtained from France 3 television.
President Reagan spoke at the 40th anniversary of D-Day just in front of the cliffs above the beaches of Normandy, France. He thanked those who liberated Europe from tyranny and made such sacrifices necessary to achieve the goals of liberty.
President Biden delivered a speech commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. He spoke about the importance of defending Ukraine amid Russia's invasion, saying, "To surrender to bullies, to bow down to dictators is simply unthinkable! Were we to do that, it means we'd be forgetting what happened here on these hallowed beaches." Around 156,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history and marking a turning point in World War II. French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also spoke at this ceremony.
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke on the Senate floor about the meaning of D-Day and to urge Americans to remember D-Day on the 80th Anniversary.
Author John McManus ("The Americans at D-Day") discussed American leadership during the planning and execution of the Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944. He also discussed how news of the invasion was received in the United States. This event took place at the Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society's conference on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Author and President Dwight Eisenhower grandson David Eisenhower ("Eisenhower At War 1943-1945") discussed the legacy and lasting impact of the Allied invasion of France on June 6,1944. This event took place at the Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society's conference on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Author Craig Symonds ("World War II at Sea") discussed the transport of troops across the English Channel as well as naval gunfire support during the Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944. This event took place at the Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society's conference on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Author & President Dwight Eisenhower granddaughter Susan Eisenhower ("How Ike Led"), U.S. Army War College professor Doug Dowds and former American Battle Monuments Commission Secretary William Matz discuss Allied leadership decisions, German defensive planning, and Allied airborne operations during the invasion of France on June 6, 1944. This event took place at the Gettysburg College and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Society's conference on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
President Biden delivered a speech commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. He spoke about the importance of defending Ukraine amid Russia's invasion, saying, "To surrender to bullies, to bow down to dictators is simply unthinkable! Were we to do that, it means we'd be forgetting what happened here on these hallowed beaches." Around 156,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history and marking a turning point in World War II. French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also spoke at this ceremony.
Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the main plaza of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. The ceremony included World War II veterans, including some who served in battle on D-Day, DeRonda Elliott, daughter of a D-Day veteran who lost his life in battle, and others. Elliott "Toby" Roosevelt, great-grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, read a prayer that the former president recited before the nation on the night of June 6, 1944, and U.S. Mint Director Ventris Gibson honored World War II veterans with a commemorative gold coin, before participating in a wreath presentation.
"80 years ago today, we made history," said Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) during his commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The governor joined representatives from the U.S. military, NATO, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada at a ceremony held at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered remarks at the 80th D-Day anniversary ceremony at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were in attendance. Other world leaders included Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and British dignitaries including Prince William.
President Obama spoke at the 70th Anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion, and visited the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial above Omaha Beach in Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
President Bush spoke at the American cemetery in Normandy, France marking the 60th anniversary of D-Day; more than 9,000 U.S. soldiers are buried at the cemetery which overlooks Omaha beach. Coverage was obtained from France 3 television.
President Reagan spoke at the 40th anniversary of D-Day just in front of the cliffs above the beaches of Normandy, France. He thanked those who liberated Europe from tyranny and made such sacrifices necessary to achieve the goals of liberty.
President Biden delivered a speech commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. He spoke about the importance of defending Ukraine amid Russia's invasion, saying, "To surrender to bullies, to bow down to dictators is simply unthinkable! Were we to do that, it means we'd be forgetting what happened here on these hallowed beaches." Around 156,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history and marking a turning point in World War II. French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also spoke at this ceremony.
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke on the Senate floor about the meaning of D-Day and to urge Americans to remember D-Day on the 80th Anniversary.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered remarks at the 80th D-Day anniversary ceremony at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were in attendance. Other world leaders included Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and British dignitaries including Prince William.
Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the main plaza of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. The ceremony included World War II veterans, including some who served in battle on D-Day, DeRonda Elliott, daughter of a D-Day veteran who lost his life in battle, and others. Elliott "Toby" Roosevelt, great-grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, read a prayer that the former president recited before the nation on the night of June 6, 1944, and U.S. Mint Director Ventris Gibson honored World War II veterans with a commemorative gold coin, before participating in a wreath presentation.
"80 years ago today, we made history," said Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) during his commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The governor joined representatives from the U.S. military, NATO, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada at a ceremony held at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.
