Biden says democracy "begins with each of us" in speech at D-Day memorial
President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
President Biden spoke Friday at Pointe du Hoc, one of the pivotal locations of D-Day, about democracy around the world. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report on the president's remarks.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
Veterans were honored on Long Island on Thursday to mark 80 years since D-Day, the start of the invasion against Nazi Germany that led to the end of World War II in Europe. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
On Long Island, students are involved in a unique history challenge influenced by a remarkable 97-year-old veteran.
On Long Island, students are involved in a unique Normandy history challenge influenced by a remarkable 97-year-old veteran. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
D-Day, June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the end for Adolf Hitler. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Walter Blum was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and French Legion of Honor.
Mayor Bill de Blasio was MIA -- missing in action -- at various D-Day events in the city on Thursday, angering veterans who think a man who wants to be president should care about them.
A Long Island veterans home honored three servicemen Thursday for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Gov. Phil Murphy joined other officials in New Jersey commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the WWII Memorial in Trenton.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are continuing their commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied northern France by Allied forces.
President Trump was spending Wednesday and Thursday with other world leaders commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied northern France by Allied forces.
A World War II hero was saluted by a grateful community on Monday during a Memorial Day parade in Whitestone, Queens.
The invasion of Normandy changed the course of history, and 95-year-old John McHugh was there.
Bob Adams is 93 years old. He rarely takes time off with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Top state honors were issued Friday for a Long Island man who risked it all in the D-Day invasion that led to victory in World War II.
Berra did not speak during the ceremony. But he told the AP afterward that D-Day was "amazing" and "awful," as he fired at the Nazis from 300 yards offshore.
Three helicopters showered 1 million rose petals on the Statue of Liberty on Friday during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
On the 70th anniversary of D-Day, former Army Sgt. Morton Wernick will receive another medal to add to his collection -- the French Legion of Honor, for landing in Normandy and participating in numerous battles to help free France.
Ray Vaz, 88, was belatedly presented with a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star during an emotional ceremony with Rep. Carolyn McCarthy.
A New Jersey newspaper company has finally paid the award they said they would during World War II in 1944.
Airport commissioner Teresa Rizutto says that last year they raised nearly $50,000 for the Long Island 9-1-1 Veterans charity and they hope to do even more this year.
More than 66 years ago, Sgt. John Simonetti landed in Normandy on D-Day in an elite Army Rangers unit.
