70th Anniversary of D-Day
70th Anniversary of D-Day
President Obama visits Omaha Beach and meets with veterans who served in the Battle of Normandy during events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
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President Obama reflects on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day in behind-the-scenes video at Omaha Beach in Normandy.
President Obama reflects on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day in behind-the-scenes video at Omaha Beach in Normandy.
Aerial view as Marine One, with President Barack Obama on board, approaches Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial for the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day ceremony in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2014. (P060614PS-0086)
President Barack Obama is welcomed by former Senator Max Cleland, Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, and Dan Neese, Superintendent of Normandy American Cemetery, upon arrival for the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2014. (P060614PS-0113)
President Barack Obama is welcomed by former Senator Max Cleland, Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, and Dan Neese, Superintendent of Normandy American Cemetery, upon arrival for the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2014. (P060614PS-0113)
President Barack Obama and President François Hollande of France walk to the bluffs overlooking Omaha Beach following the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2014. (P060614PS-0623)
A WWII veteran kisses President Barack Obama's hand following the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2014. (P060614PS-0684)
President Barack Obama greets WWII veterans on stage during the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2014. (P060614PS-0509)
President Barack Obama talks with WWII veteran Kenneth (Rock) Merritt aboard Marine One after departing the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2014. (P060614PS-0877)