D-Day: In Remembrance
Here in Normandy the rescue began. Here the Allies stood and fought against tyranny in a giant undertaking unparalleled in human history.
President Ronald Reagan
Remarks at a Ceremony Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-Day 06/06/1984
June 6, 1944
My Fellow Americans: Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and our Allies were crossing the Channel in another and greater operation. It has come to pass with success thus far.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
The President's D-Day Prayer, 06/06/1984
On June 6, 1944, Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Click the galleries below to explore audio recordings, photographs, textual records, and video footage.
June 6, 1982
I am deeply honored to be here in Normandy on this very moving and emotional day. As I flew over the peaceful Normandy countryside this morning, it was hard to imagine that 38 years ago there was not calm, but violence.
Nancy Reagan
Mrs. Reagan: Normandy Ceremony 06/06/1982
On June 6, 1982, the 38th anniversary of D-Day, Nancy Reagan traveled to Normandy where she placed a wreath and delivered remarks. Click the galleries below to explore photographs, textual records, and video footage.
June 6, 1984
And at this place of honor, we’re humbled by the realization of how much so many gave to the cause of freedom and to their fellow man.
President Ronald Reagan,
Remarks at a United States-France Ceremony Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, D-day 06/06/1984
In a letter dated April 20, 1984, President Reagan accepted the invitation of French President François Mitterrand to attend the 40th celebrations of D-Day. He wrote, “I welcome the opportunity to join with you in commemorating this day which means so much to the people of both our nations and to freedom-loving people everywhere.” Click the galleries below to explore audio recordings, photographs, textual records, and video footage.
June 6, 2024
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 40th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s Pointe du Hoc speech, a temporary exhibit was featured in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
Objects on display included a grappling hook, classified maps, and a framed copy of GA Dwight D. Eisenhower’s signed Order of the Day, courtesy of Dr. Gary Milan.
