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Veterans Honor D-Day's Legacy in Emotional Normandy Tribute

6/6/2025

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Veterans united in Normandy, France, to honor the 81st anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in World War II. The air was filled with emotion as thousands witnessed parachute jumps and parades. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth celebrated the lasting bond between France and the U.S., while 101-year-old veteran Harold Terens shared his heartfelt wish for world peace.

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Veterans united in Normandy, France, to honor the 81st anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in World War II. The air was filled with emotion as thousands witnessed parachute jumps and parades. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth celebrated the lasting bond between France and the U.S., while 101-year-old veteran Harold Terens shared his heartfelt wish for world peace.