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4 American heroes on D-Day

June 6, 2024

4 American heroes on D-Day

Four Americans went on to receive the Medal of Honor for the bravery and heroism they displayed on June 6, 1944, during the D-Day operation.

Biden commemorates D-Day at Normandy, calling on allies to repel 'tyrant' Putin in Ukraine

June 6, 2024

Biden commemorates D-Day at Normandy, calling on allies to repel 'tyrant' Putin in Ukraine

President Biden, commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, linked fighting Nazi Germany to fighting Russian forces in Ukraine.

My dad landed on Utah Beach on D-Day. His simple answer on how he did it offers lessons to Americans today

June 6, 2024

My dad landed on Utah Beach on D-Day. His simple answer on how he did it offers lessons to Americans today

At just 18, my dad landed with the first wave at Utah Beach and fought for the next month, until a German bullet pierced his helmet, entering his skull and nearly killing him.

D-Day veterans' stories live on through AI at the National World War II Museum

June 6, 2024

D-Day veterans' stories live on through AI at the National World War II Museum

The number of World War II veterans is decreasing by the year. The National World War II Museum is using artificial intelligence to help some veterans' stories "live on."

104-year-old WWII veteran who stormed Omaha Beach returns on D-Day's 80th anniversary

June 6, 2024

104-year-old WWII veteran who stormed Omaha Beach returns on D-Day's 80th anniversary

104-year-old WWII veteran Steven Melnikoff sat down with Fox News in Normandy, France, to reflect on his service and share his memories of D-Day.

Normandy churches honor D-Day paratroopers as biblical heroes in stained-glass windows

June 6, 2024

Normandy churches honor D-Day paratroopers as biblical heroes in stained-glass windows

Churches in Normandy, France honor the American paratroopers who landed on D-Day as biblical heroes with dramatic images in stained-glass windows — fascinating points of interest for any traveler.

Jack Carr recalls Gen. Eisenhower's D-Day memo about 'great and noble undertaking'

June 6, 2024

Jack Carr recalls Gen. Eisenhower's D-Day memo about 'great and noble undertaking'

Bestselling author Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL, recalls Gen. Dwight Eisenhower's words issued on June 5, 1944, just ahead of D-Day during World War II — 80 years ago this week.

‘Back in time’: House lawmakers parachuting from WWII-era plane in Normandy to mark D-Day

June 6, 2024

‘Back in time’: House lawmakers parachuting from WWII-era plane in Normandy to mark D-Day

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers are commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by parachuting out of a World War II-era plane in Normandy, France,

Ronald Reagan's principles, patriotism remembered 20 years after his death at legacy celebration

June 6, 2024

Ronald Reagan's principles, patriotism remembered 20 years after his death at legacy celebration

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is commemorating the 20th anniversary of his death this week with special attention to his memorable 1984 D-Day speech.

On this day in history, June 6, 1944, US and Allies invade Normandy in greatest military invasion

June 6, 2024

On this day in history, June 6, 1944, US and Allies invade Normandy in greatest military invasion

The D-Day operation, on this day in history, June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious invasion in military history as Allied troops assaulted the beaches of Normandy, France.