Honoring D-Day: Veterans Celebrated 80 Years Later

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The 80th anniversary of D-Day is marked by poignant ceremonies in Normandy and England, focusing on the dwindling number of surviving veterans. King Charles, in his first major speech since his cancer diagnosis, emphasized the "eternal debt" owed to the 10,000 casualties who fought to replace tyranny with freedom. With only about 200 veterans returning to the battle sites, the events are seen as a final opportunity to hear their testimonies and express gratitude. The commemorations also included tributes from Prince William, Queen Camilla, and French President Emmanuel Macron, who highlighted the enduring spirit of sacrifice.
- ‘Eternal debt’: 200 surviving veterans are focus of this year’s D-day The Guardian
- 'They gave us freedom' - D-day veterans celebrated in Normandy BBC.com
- D-Day anniversary in France reflects war past and present NPR
- Americans bombed his town. 80 years later, he's commemorating D-Day by flying an American flag. NBC News
- The D-Day landings, in pictures CNN
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