President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy today. The event marked the monumental U.S.-led invasion that shifted the course of World War II, remembered as the largest naval assault in history.
D-Day, June 6, 1944, was a pivotal event during World War II where Allied forces launched a massive beach assault against Nazi-occupied France. Known officially as Operation Overlord, the invasion involved over 156,000 American, British, and Canadian forces landing on five beachheads along the Normandy coast. The operation began the liberation of German-occupied France (and later Western Europe) and laid the foundations for the Allied victory on the Western Front. This seaborne invasion required meticulous planning and coordination across multiple armed forces, combining air, sea, and land attacks. It not only turned the tide against the Axis powers in Europe but also showcased the commitment and bravery of the Allied troops who risked and often lost their lives to restore freedom and peace in Nazi-occupied territories.
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And now, after shtting himself and getting hopelessly lost, Joe Biden is LITERALLY SLEEPING through the D-Day event at Omaha Beach
Incredibly disrespectful.
This man is a DISGRACE. https://t.co/HevLJwm5Ou pic.twitter.com/nsie8cQxi2
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 6, 2024
During the commemoration, President Biden delivered remarks highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied troops. “What the allies did here 80 years ago, far surpassed anything we could have done on our own,” Biden said. “Together, we won the war. The men who fought here became heroes, not because they were the strongest, or toughest, or fiercest, although they were, but because they were given an audacious mission, knowing, every one of them knew, the probability of dying was real. But they did it anyway, knowing without a doubt there are things worth fighting and dying for. Freedom, worth it. Democracy, worth it. America, worth it. Then, now, and always.”
However, the solemnity of the occasion was marred by moments that raised questions about Biden’s engagement and vitality. He was spotted resting his eyes during the ceremony and appeared less than fully engaged at various points. There were multiple instances where the President seemed momentarily frozen and moved stiffly, resembling robotic motions. The situation took a more awkward turn when Biden exited the ceremony early, missing the opportunity to join French President Macron in greeting the veterans. This series of missteps has amplified doubts about Biden’s performance and potential for a second term.
The commemoration brought together the leaders of the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada, who paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who participated in the D-Day invasion, a defining moment in the history of World War II and a testament to the enduring alliance among these nations.
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