Conquering heroes return to the D Day beaches
Gray haired veterans from California to New Zealand revisited Omaha and Utah beaches for ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of D Day. President Clinton and Queen Elizabeth II joined leaders in solemn tributes, praising the invaders’ sacrifice and the foothold won against Nazi Germany.
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Clinton marks 50th D-Day anniversary at Colleville
President Clinton led a Normandy ceremony at Colleville sur Mer to honor fallen soldiers on the 50th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. He urged the heirs of that sacrifice to continue modern missions of freedom, saying the longest day is not yet over.
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Germany silent on D-Day amid Clinton visit
Germany observed the D-Day anniversary with quiet television coverage as President Clinton toured Europe. Normandy veterans, led by Joseph Dawson, were honored at a cemetery ceremony, while Germans reflected on the war’s meaning and the heroes who helped secure freedom.
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