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In advance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., joined a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate. The resolution, introduced by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Chris Coons (D-DE), commemorates this historic operation and expresses gratitude to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Allied troops responsible for executing this decisive maneuver in securing victory in Europe.

"My father’s uncles, Bruce and Denby Marshall, fought in Normandy on D-Day alongside thousands of other fathers, brothers, uncles, and sons that day who risked their lives to protect America. On the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, we honor those American heroes who fought for the liberation of France and the defeat of Nazi Germany," Senator Marshall said. "As we remember the over 2,500 American soldiers lost that day, I’m proud to join Senators Boozman and Coons to memorialize this important day in our nation’s history."

"It is our duty to recognize the service and sacrifice of the Allied forces members who helped turn the tide of World War II and free Western Europe from Nazi occupation. We will never forget the courage and heroism of those who took part in D-Day, including the thousands of individuals who gave their lives in support of this mission," Senator Boozman said. "I’m grateful the Senate approved the resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion so we can pay tribute to the brave members of the Greatest Generation who changed the course of history."

"The Normandy landings were more than a battle in World War II—they were a turning point in history when thousands of Allied soldiers gave their lives to help freedom and democracy triumph over fascism and darkness. Eighty years later, the Senate is proud to remember and honor the heroism and incredible bravery of those men who stormed the beaches of Normandy and began liberating Western Europe from Nazi oppression," Senator Coons said.

In early morning hours on June 6, 1944, 31,000 members of United States Armed Forces along with 153,000 counterparts from Allied Expeditionary Force launched Operation Overlord by storming five landing areas on Normandy beaches in France. The first day saw approximately 10,000 Allied soldiers wounded or killed including around 6,000 Americans. Operation Overlord led to Allied liberation from Nazi control culminating end World War II.

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