Alabama WWII veterans revisit Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day
As the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings approaches, three men from north Alabama who served in World War II are once again flying to the site where so many Americans gave their lives. WHNT News 19 share The story of Otis Brannon, who thanked his fellow passengers before boarding the ship. “I want […]
Alabama officials join bipartisan delegation to Normandy for D-Day 80th anniversary
Thursday, June 6, marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, one of the largest and most decisive battles of World War II. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), and Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) will join a bipartisan congressional delegation traveling to Normandy, France to mark the anniversary. Senator Tuberville's father, Charles Tuberville, […]
Tuberville takes picture of Biden ‘asleep’ during D-Day ceremony
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) slammed President Joe Biden on Thursday for “embarrassing” America at a World War II commemoration ceremony in France. The senator was part of a bipartisan congressional delegation that visited Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. Tuberville posted a photo of the […]
Jacksonville State University marching band travels to France for D-Day parade performance
The Jacksonville State University marching band is traveling to France to take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. The band, known as the Marching Southerns, along with other ensembles, choirs and JROTC students, will perform at two official ceremonies, today at St. James American Cemetery and tomorrow at Normandy American […]
Alabama political leaders honor and reflect on 80th anniversary of D-Day
Many Alabama public officials are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. One of the many reasons we honor and remember the Normandy landings is because James R. Knight, of Fife, Alabama, lost his life on the beaches of Normandy. He was 22 years old. pic.twitter.com/UiUr0BaVpz — Robert […]
JSU students’ D-Day performance cancelled by Biden mishap, parents outraged
Last week, the Jacksonville State University Marching Southerns traveled to France to take part in the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. On Saturday, the band was scheduled to perform at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery. However, the ceremony was canceled after President Joe Biden opted to make an unscheduled stop at […]
Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach, now he’s a TikTok star | Ap
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE (AP) – World War II veteran Jake Larson, best known on social media as “Papa Jake,” is a 100-year-old American. Enjoyed hugging the many fans he met during his travels. He went to Normandy for the D-Day celebration. × This page requires JavaScript. JavaScript is required to read premium content. Please enable it […]
This is Ukraine’s D-Day – POLITICO
Jamie Dettmar is Opinion Editor for POLITICO Europe. Ukraine is on the brink of a battle that could turn out to be one of two key battles in a war wrought by Russia. The first is Ukraine’s successful defense of Kiev over a year ago. Russia had a plan, but the execution did not go […]
WWII vets return to Normandy in honor of D-Day
Army veteran Andy Negra almost missed his chance to return to Normandy’s beaches because he didn’t have a passport. Ms. Negra, who was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, said the midwife who gave her birth did not provide a birth certificate. Decades later, Sabrina Cornelius, executive assistant for global sales at Delta Air Lines, stepped up […]
