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The other D-Day tribute in France honors Dragoon veterans
France hosted a weekend tribute to Allied forces in Operation Dragoon, the Riviera invasion, with heads of state from 15 nations and African troops recognized. Veterans praised by France and the U.S. defense leaders received the Legion of Honor at Draguignan and La Motte ceremonies, while Senegal’s president announced an annual Aug. 23 holiday to honor Africa’s role.
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Draguignan
France
Normandy
America
Defense
Michele Ailiot-Marie
U.S
Alliot-Marie
Adm
Gregory Johnson
Europe
Iraq
John Petruska
Pittsburgh
Petruska
Colmar
Third
St. Tropez
la Motte
Michael Compton
Epping
England
Mediterranean
Cannes
Toulon
French Riviera
French Defense Ministry
Jacques Chirac
Africa Army