US veterans get heroes' welcome in France ahead of D-Day anniversary
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World War II Veteran Cletis Bailey waves as onlookers cheer and offer gratitude for him and a group of World War II Veterans traveling to Normandy, France to commemorate D-Day, in Atlanta, Georgia, June 2, 2024.
Crowds cheered and applauded as U.S. veterans arrived at French airports ahead of ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when more than 150,000 Allied soldiers landed in Normandy to drive out Nazi Germany forces.
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