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I was in France for fifteen days this past May and June for the 78th Anniversary of D-Day. This was my fourth trip to Normandy and it is always amazing. The appreciation and hospitality of the French in Normandy are second to none. World War II Veterans More importantly, being able to see and speak with returning World War II …

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The 78th D-Day Anniversary in Normandy, France is looking to be a spectacular event for commemorating and honoring WWII Veterans. I have been told that more WWII Veterans may be attending the festivities this year than those that made the trip for the 75th. The cancellation of all D-Day events for the past two years due to COVID-19 may be …

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St. Mere Eglise The Making History Project will return to Normandy, France for the 78th Anniversary of D-Day. This is the third time the Making History Project has made this trip to obtain Veteran oral history interviews and to document the anniversary events of D-Day. D-Day Historical Context During the early hours of June 6, 1944, the Allies began the …

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