Hegseth Joins Veterans In Normandy To Mark 81st Anniversary of D-Day
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined veterans in Normandy, France, on Friday to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings
Tens of thousands took part in the commemorations of the pivotal moment that turned the tide in the Second World War in favor of the Allies.
"Freedom is everything," said Harold Terens, a 101-year-old U.S. veteran, who returned to Normandy to mark the anniversary. "I pray for freedom for the whole world. For the war to end in Ukraine, and Russia, and Sudan and Gaza. I think war is disgusting. Absolutely disgusting."
The event included parachute jumps, flyovers, remembrance ceremonies, parades, and historical reenactments.
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