Leaders from around the world gathered among a few survivors overlooking the beaches of Normandy, France where Allied soldiers, sailors, and airmen converged to take part in the largest amphibious landing in history against the Nazi's Atlantic Wall. The weather was terrible on that day, 75 years ago, and most of those who landed were seasick after being launched toward the shore from the landing ships. They were greeted by a most inhospitable population of 3rd Reich soldiers who were quite surprised by this intrusion, brought ashore with the aid of over 5,000 ships and watercraft.
Queen Elizabeth II gave a speech which told of the significance of the efforts of all involved and the role played in saving democracy for the future generations that have enjoyed its freedoms ever since.
President Trump added some words.
A few American veterans participated; one actually making a parachute jump to mark the event. These few are in their late 90's and will be lucky to see another event like today.
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