The celebrations at Normandy today were a poignant reminder and strong warning that Europe can never afford to go to war.
The Normandy campaign lasted 77 days.
President Barack Obama's grandfather arrived on these beaches six weeks after June 6, President Vladimir Putin was remembering the 27 million Red Army soldiers who lost their lives in World War ll.
Angela Merkel was present at the celebrations. It was the first time a German Chancellor took part in the D Day remembrance ceremony.
This is the last year the event will be celebrated.
The common theme and warning given by every veteran who spoke at the event was that young men and women must never have to go to war.
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