D-Day 2019

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, right, talks with a World War II Veteran, left, and a U.S. Soldier assigned to the 29th Infantry Division during a congressional delegation in La Fiere, Normandy, France, June 9, 2019. The bi-partisan congressional delegation allowed U.S. government officials to join WWII veterans, active duty service members, and foreign dignitaries during observances of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, have converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied Invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Emily Houdershieldt)



By Sgt. Emily Houdershieldt Jun 09, 2019
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