Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the bravery and valor of the Allied forces who participated in the Normandy landings on the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord.

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Expresses gratitude and appreciation for the bravery and valor of Allied forces in the Normandy landings on the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord.
Marks June 6, 2024, as the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the start of the Normandy landings during World War II.
Describes the preparation for the Normandy landing, including intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance, and military deception operations, and the development of new technologies.
Highlights the Normandy landings as the largest seaborne invasion and amphibious assault in naval history, with approximately 156,000 Allied troops landing, supported by 11,500 aircraft and 6,900 naval vessels.
Details the landing locations on Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, and Sword Beach in France, and the composition of the naval invasion fleet.
Notes the perseverance of Allied military personnel despite poor weather conditions that delayed the operations by 24 hours.
States the Normandy landings ended on August 30, 1944, resulting in an Allied victory that led to the liberation of France and established the foundation for Allied victory on the Western Front.
Reports over 2,000,000 Allied troops landed in northern France, with more than 225,000 casualties, including 153,000 wounded and 72,900 killed or missing.
Mentions the Normandy American Cemetery as the final resting place for over 9,300 Americans who lost their lives during the Normandy landings and in establishing the beachhead.
Calls on U.S. citizens to observe the anniversary with appropriate commemorative ceremonies.
Honors the Allied troops who served and lost their lives during the Normandy landings.
Acknowledges the rapidly aging population of World War II veterans and the importance of expanding educational activities to teach about the historical significance of the Normandy landings.
Expresses gratitude to the Greatest Generation for fighting for the freedoms that Americans benefit from today, at great personal cost.

Last updated 8/7/2024