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Obama speaks in front of the 22-foot statue “The Spirit of American Youth Rising From the Waves” on the grounds of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial during the ceremony. (AP Images)
President Obama’s visit to Normandy for D-Day 65th Anniversary
Summary of President Obama’s trip: On June 4 the President gave a speech in Egypt. The speech was about America's relations with the Muslim world. He then traveled on June 5 to Dresden, Germany and visited Buchenwald Concentration Camp. On June 6, the President took part in activities commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
June 06, 2009:
• Meeting with President Sarkozy in Caen: Leaders address Middle East peace, Iran, trans-Atlantic issues
• D-Day 65th anniversary ceremonies: Obama's remarks at the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer (Normandy)
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Related articles to this visit:
• June 6, 09: Obama: D-Day Changed an Entire Century
• June 1, 09: Obama Seeks Enhanced Engagement with the Middle East, Europe
Pages related to Normandy landings:
• American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) with interactive programs:
- The Normandy Campaign - The Advance Inland: Follow the Normandy Campaign from D-Day through the Liberation of Paris
- The Battle of Pointe du Hoc: Learn the story of the Rangers who fought the D-Day battle of Pointe du Hoc.
- and also photos of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
• History of D-Day
