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CBS Reports (1964): “D-Day Plus 20 Years – Eisenhower Returns to Normandy”

The Allied invasion of Nazi-controlled France on June 6, 1944 was the largest military invasion in history, involving nearly 160,000 service members arriving by ship and air at Normandy. Its success turned the tide of World War II. Two decades after D-Day, former Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was Supreme Commander in charge of the operation, returned to Normandy. Eisenhower talked with CBS News’ Walter Cronkite about his experiences in June 1944, the tactical decisions behind Operation Overlord, and how British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was talked out of joining the invading forces. Eisenhower and Cronkite visited the Allies’ war room on England’s southern coast; the coast of France, including Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach; and the American military cemetery at St. Laurent-on-the-Sea. This special broadcast of “CBS Reports,” featuring newsreel footage of the invasion, originally aired in 19 countries around the world on June 5, 1964. Source

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“Exciting. Dreadful. Scary.”: WWII veterans reflect on D-Day anniversary

World War II veterans are making an emotional return to the shores of Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The organization Forever Young Senior Veterans is bringing 14 men back. Among them is 99-year-old Sherwin Callander, one of the first men to arrive at Utah Beach and help take troops to shore, George Mills, who got to Normandy more than 20 days after D-Day and 96-year-old Stanley Friday, who landed at Utah Beach in August and fought throughout Europe as an army scout. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason spoke with them about their experiences and what they hope people remember. Source

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Republicans rebel against Trump’s Mexico tariff threats

In Washington, the president faces the strongest opposition from his own party since he took office. Many Republicans oppose his plan to put tariffs on all Mexican goods. They would start next week at five percent and go up from there, unless Mexico does more to prevent illegal border crossings. Republicans indicate they could vote to tie the president’s hands, but he dismisses that idea. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

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Trump tries to walk back Meghan Markle insult

Wednesday’s D-Day ceremony in Portsmouth, England is the last stop on President Trump’s state visit to Britain. Before leaving, the president tried to clear up a comment that overshadowed the start of his trip. Paula Reid reports. Source

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