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Biden honors US war dead with a cemetery visit ending a French trip that served as a rebuke to Trump
Read full article: Biden honors US war dead with a cemetery visit ending a French trip that served as a rebuke to TrumpPresident Joe Biden has closed out his trip to France by paying his respects at an American military cemetery that Donald Trump skipped when he was president.
Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy
Read full article: Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over NormandyA contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives has made a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Black D-Day combat medic's long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved lives
Read full article: Black D-Day combat medic's long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved livesA medal richly deserved but long denied to an African American combat medic wounded on Omaha Beach in the D-Day landings has been tenderly laid on the hallowed sands where he saved lives and shed blood.
At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a savior
Read full article: At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a saviorAn American veteran and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion to liberate France in World War II.
Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the election campaign trail
Read full article: Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the election campaign trailBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologized for leaving D-Day commemorations in France early to fly home for an election campaign television interview.
Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy
Read full article: Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over NormandyA contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives has made a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.
Read full article: US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.Officials say the U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine, in an new package that includes ammunition that Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend the city of Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault.
Biden calls for solidarity with Ukraine at D-Day anniversary ceremony near the beaches of Normandy
Read full article: Biden calls for solidarity with Ukraine at D-Day anniversary ceremony near the beaches of NormandyPresident Joe Biden has marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day by pledging during a ceremony at the American cemetery in Normandy that “we will not walk away” from Ukraine.
The Latest | D-Day's 80th anniversary brings World War II veterans back to the beaches of Normandy
Read full article: The Latest | D-Day's 80th anniversary brings World War II veterans back to the beaches of NormandyWorld War II veterans are joining heads of state and others for poignant ceremonies on the beaches of Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
In France, D-Day evokes both the joys of liberation and the pain of Normandy's 20,000 civilian dead
Read full article: In France, D-Day evokes both the joys of liberation and the pain of Normandy's 20,000 civilian deadThe 80th anniversary this week of D-Day brings mixed emotions for French survivors of the Battle of Normandy.
The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-Day and fallen friends and to cement their legacy
Read full article: The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-Day and fallen friends and to cement their legacyAcross Normandy, France, where the largest-ever land, sea and air armada punctured Adolf Hitler’s defenses in western Europe on D-Day, Allied veterans of World War II are the VVIPs of 80th anniversary celebrations this week.
Centenarian veterans are sharing their memories of D-Day, 80 years later
Read full article: Centenarian veterans are sharing their memories of D-Day, 80 years laterWorld War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.
French children hail D-Day veterans as heroes as they arrive in Normandy for anniversary events
Read full article: French children hail D-Day veterans as heroes as they arrive in Normandy for anniversary eventsFrench schoolchildren have greeted dozens of U.S. World War II veterans with a big poster saying ‘’thank you'' as they arrived on Monday in Normandy.
Remembering D-Day: Key facts and figures about the invasion that changed the course of World War II
Read full article: Remembering D-Day: Key facts and figures about the invasion that changed the course of World War IIThe June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied France was unprecedented in scale and audacity, using the largest-ever armada of ships, troops, planes and vehicles to punch a hole in Adolf Hitler’s defenses in western Europe and change the course of World War II.
American veterans depart to be feted in France as part of 80th anniversary of D-Day
Read full article: American veterans depart to be feted in France as part of 80th anniversary of D-DayA group of 60 World War II veterans is leaving Atlanta on a trip to France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
A mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Read full article: A mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-DayParachutists jumped from World War II-era planes into now peaceful Normandy to kick off a week of ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
World War II veterans take off for France for 80th anniversary of D-Day
Read full article: World War II veterans take off for France for 80th anniversary of D-DayMore than 60 veterans of World War II are being flown from Dallas to France to take part in ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Christian Lamb made maps to guide the crews landing crafts at Normandy on D-Day
Read full article: Christian Lamb made maps to guide the crews landing crafts at Normandy on D-DayAs a young Women's Royal Naval Service officer in World War II, Christian Lamb tried to make sure British troops were in exactly the right place when they scrambled onto Normandy's beaches under enemy fire.
Barred from combat, women working as codebreakers, cartographers and coxswains helped D-Day succeed
Read full article: Barred from combat, women working as codebreakers, cartographers and coxswains helped D-Day succeedThe history of the D-Day invasion that changed the course of World War II is often told through the stories of the men who fought and died when the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
On D-Day, 19-year-old medic Charles Shay was ready to give his life, and save as many as he could
Read full article: On D-Day, 19-year-old medic Charles Shay was ready to give his life, and save as many as he couldD-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany occupation.
France seeks personal accounts of liberation from the Nazis, 80 years after the D-Day landings
Read full article: France seeks personal accounts of liberation from the Nazis, 80 years after the D-Day landingsThe French president is appealing to the public to collect photos, films, personal journals and testimony from witnesses to liberation from the Nazis, as the country prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings in 1944.
France gets ready to say 'merci' to World War II veterans for D-Day's 80th anniversary this year
Read full article: France gets ready to say 'merci' to World War II veterans for D-Day's 80th anniversary this yearFrance is getting ready to show its gratitude towards World War II veterans who will return to Normandy beaches this year for 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day to mark the defeat of the Nazis.
A British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100, but the big event is yet to come
Read full article: A British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100, but the big event is yet to comeBritish D-Day veteran Bill Gladden has turned 100 years old Saturday, a day after his niece threw a surprise birthday party for him.
Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans
Read full article: Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors World War II veteransWorld War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.
'It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day's 79th anniversary
Read full article: 'It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day's 79th anniversaryDozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the decisive but deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
US general: Ukraine will keep getting ‘significant’ support
Read full article: US general: Ukraine will keep getting ‘significant’ supportArmy Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says the United States and allied countries will keep providing “significant” support to Ukraine, out of respect for the legacy of D-Day soldiers.
A not-so-traditional France vacation: All the reasons to visit the historical grounds of Normandy
Read full article: A not-so-traditional France vacation: All the reasons to visit the historical grounds of NormandyAs veterans of World War II get older and older, with most of them now in their late 80s and 90s, how will we preserve that legacy and keep their sacrifice alive?
States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says
Read full article: States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US saysTrucks will roll out Sunday morning as shipping companies UPS and FedEx begin delivering Pfizer’s vaccine to nearly 150 distribution centers across the states, said Army Gen. Gustave Perna of Operation Warp Speed, the Trump administration’s vaccine development program. Initially, about 3 million doses were expected to be shipped nationwide. Perna compared the vaccine distribution effort to D-Day, the U.S.-led military offensive that turned the tide in World War II. The vaccine was timed to arrive Monday so health workers could receive the shots and begin giving them, Perna said. The announcement came after revelations that the White House opted not to lock in an additional 100 million doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for delivery in the second quarter of 2021.
Florida reports more than 11,000 new infections as nearly every state sees surge in coronavirus deaths
Read full article: Florida reports more than 11,000 new infections as nearly every state sees surge in coronavirus deathsAlong with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG-TV has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 11,234 new cases on Thursday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,094,697 cases since March. DeathsAs of Thursday’s coronavirus report, a total of 19,851 deaths across the state have been related to the coronavirus, a number that includes 260 non-resident deaths in Florida. The state reported 135 new deaths Thursday. The state reported 258 new hospitalizations on Thursday.
UK honors war dead in scaled-back Remembrance Sunday service
Read full article: UK honors war dead in scaled-back Remembrance Sunday service(Joe Giddens/PA via AP)LONDON – In a scaled-back service, Queen Elizabeth II led tributes Sunday to those from the U.K. and the Commonwealth who perished in wartime, as most veterans paid their respects at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The 94-year-old monarch looked on from a balcony at a government building above the Cenotaph on Whitehall in central London on the 100th year anniversary of the memorial's installation following the conclusion of World War I. Following a two-minute silence at 11 a.m., Prince Charles laid a wreath on the queen's behalf during the Remembrance Sunday commemoration. Though the service was very different, people up and down the land took time out to honor the war dead. “We need to be conscious of those risks and that’s why remembrance matters,” he added.
The loneliest of D-Day remembrances is hit by pandemic
Read full article: The loneliest of D-Day remembrances is hit by pandemicDue to coronavirus measures many ceremonies and memorials have been cancelled in the region with the exception of very small gatherings. I am very sad now," said Shay, who was a 19-year-old U.S. Army medic when he landed on Omaha Beach under horrific machine-gun fire and shells. It's a June 6th unlike any other," said Philippe Laillier, the mayor of Saint-Laurent-Sur-Mer, where he staged a small remembrance around the Omaha Beach monument. The pandemic has wreaked havoc across the world, infecting 6.6 million people, killing over 391,000 and devastating economies. It poses a particular threat to the elderly like the surviving D-Day veterans who are in their late nineties or older.
One man lays wreaths in Normandy on this unusual D-Day
Read full article: One man lays wreaths in Normandy on this unusual D-DayIn this photo taken on Friday, June 5, 2020, British expatriate Steven Oldrid holds a poppy wreath as he stands on the site of the original WWII Pegasus Bridge in Benouville, Normandy, France. Due to coronavirus measures many relatives and veterans will not make this years 76th anniversary of D-Day. Oldrid will be bringing it to them virtually as he places wreaths and crosses for families and posts the moments on his facebook page. Laying wreaths though, seemed something special, reserved for families and close friends only. And from his previous work helping out families and friends of veterans, he knows something else is coming too.
On sad anniversary, few to mourn the D-Day dead in Normandy
Read full article: On sad anniversary, few to mourn the D-Day dead in NormandyIn sharp contrast to the 75th anniversary of D-Day, this year's 76th will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever, as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping nearly everyone from traveling. It poses a particular threat to the elderly like the surviving D-Day veterans who are in their late nineties or older. All across the beaches of Normandy tens of thousands came from across the globe to pay their respects to the dead and laud the surviving soldiers. The acrid smell of wartime-era jeep exhaust fumes and the rumble of old tanks filled the air as parades of vintages vehicles went from village to village. Someday the COVID-19 pandemic, too, will pass, and people will turn out to remember both events that shook the world.