An American flag is placed in the sand of Omaha Beach, western France, Friday, June 6, 2014.
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US presidential helicopter Marine One transporting US President Barack Obama arrives at a joint French-US D-Day commemoration ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-mer, Normandy, on June 6, 2014, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy.
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President Obama and French President Francois Hollande arrive at Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach.
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WWII veterans salute during the playing of taps in Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
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Obama delivers his speech for the joint commemoration ceremony.
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Obama and Hollande stand with veterans, during a fly over of the Normandy American Cemetery.
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US President Barack Obama shakes hands with D-Day veterans.
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COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE – JUNE 06: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) greets WWII Veterans during a ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2014…
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Michel Colas, center shows his grandsons the Normandy American Cemetery before the start of the official D-Day ceremony with President Obama.
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Obama and Hollande lay a wreath during the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony.
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D-Day veterans stand and applaud during Obama’s speech.
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A veteran speaks with Obama onstage.
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Obama and Hollande look out over Omaha Beach.
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US President Barack Obama participates in the 70th French-American Commemoration D-Day Ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer June 6, 2014. The D-Day ceremonies on June 6…
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