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WWII veteran receives Purple Heart after 77 years

Willie Kellerman, 97, was just 19 years old when he stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5…

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America Strong: WWII veteran remembered

Several strangers came out for the funeral of James McCue, a 97-year-old World War II veteran with no surviving family members, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on…

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D-Day anniversary, sea snot, newborn rhino; World in Photos, June 7, 2021

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96-year-old WWII vet performs at US soccer match

Pete DuPre, known as Harmonica Pete, met the U.S. Women’s National Team when they visited Normandy and played the “Star Spangled Banner” at their match…

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World War II veterans travel to Normandy hoping for ‘closure’

Onofrio Zicari of Las Vegas, Nevada, was part of the 5th Amphibious Brigade on D-Day 75 years ago: “I mean, it was just fire over…

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World War II veterans make trek to Normandy for D-Day anniversary

Harold Himmelsbach was just 18 when he was awakened at 3 a.m. on a ship June 6, 1944, and told to get his gear as…

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World War II veterans pay respects at US cemetery in Normandy

Harold McMurran of New Market, Alabama, almost didn’t make the trip for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, but said the visit had brought him some…

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Honoring heroes on the 75th anniversary of D-Day

Gratitude was shown to American World War II veterans by the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, who thanked the allied troops for liberating France. WATCH…

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US veterans prepare for journey to Normandy for 75th anniversary of D-Day: Part 1

ABC News’ David Muir reports on six veterans from across the country, five of whom were there on the beaches of Normandy 75 years ago,…

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Donald Trump visits Normandy 75 years after D-Day l Watch the President’s Full Address

“You are among the very greatest Americans who will ever live,” the president said, addressing the over 60 veterans in attendance who fought in the…

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Heroes return to Normandy for 75th anniversary of D-Day

“World News Tonight” anchor David Muir traveled to France with a group of veterans to remember the invasion that changed the course of WWII. READ…

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D-Day squadron: Historic airplanes’ journey from US to Normandy

The restored World War II-era C-47s flew over Washington and will join aircraft from around the world in France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day….

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President Trump, world leaders honor D-Day veterans

The president and first lady joined world leaders in Normandy, France, to commemorate the thousands of American and Allied troops who stormed the shores 75…

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World in Photos, June 6: D-Day commemorations, bridge of the year, a white tiger cub

Here’s a look at the top photos from around the globe. #ABCNews #WorldInPhotos source

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World War II veteran takes to the skies over Normandy to honor the fallen

In 1944, Staff Sgt. Tom Rice was with the 101st Airborne Division, flying in a C-47 when he jumped out as a paratrooper. WATCH THE…

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World War II veteran meets family of friend who died on D-Day

When Onofrio Zicari shared the story of friend Donald E. Simmons during his trip to Normandy, France, Simmons’ nephew was watching and reached out. WATCH…

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World War II veteran shares his secret to living life

Stan Friday, 97, was one of nearly 160,000 Allied troops who landed on Normandy, France, 75 years ago. “I’ll give you a hint,” he told…

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