France is gearing up to express its gratitude to World War II veterans who will return for the 80th-anniversary commemorations of D-Day. The ceremony at Omaha Beach will honor the troops who landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that D-Day celebrations, alongside the Paris Olympics, will be “France’s rendezvous with the world.” The commemoration will serve as an occasion for the French to express their gratitude to veterans, and the link between the last witnesses of the war and the youth will be a central theme.
France Prepares to Thank D-Day Veterans in 80th Anniversary Commemorations
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