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Obama: D-Day Is 'Story of America'

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(Newser) – President Obama today paid homage to the men who stormed the beach at Normandy on the 65th anniversary of D-Day, reports the Los Angeles Times. Speaking at Omaha Beach, Obama called the invasion the "story of America" and said it can provide inspiration "for the hardships and struggles of our time."

"We live in a world of competing beliefs and claims about what is true," said Obama. "In such a world, it is rare for a struggle to emerge that speaks to something universal about humanity. The Second World War did that."

U.S. President Obama gives a thumbs-up to veterans sitting on stage with him.
U.S. President Obama gives a thumbs-up to veterans sitting on stage with him.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Obama shakes hands with Canadian veteran Joseph Don Roach in Normandy.
President Obama shakes hands with Canadian veteran Joseph Don Roach in Normandy.   (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)
Sarah Brown, wife of Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown, French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, and Michelle Obama attend the D-day ceremony.
Sarah Brown, wife of Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown, French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, and Michelle Obama attend the D-day ceremony.   (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
President Obama shakes hands with Canadian veteran Joseph Don Roach at the Normandy ceremony.
President Obama shakes hands with Canadian veteran Joseph Don Roach at the Normandy ceremony.   (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)
Charles Payne, great-uncle to U.S. President Barack Obama waves from his seat in the front row.
Charles Payne, great-uncle to U.S. President Barack Obama waves from his seat in the front row.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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John_Galt
Jun 6, 09 8:32 PM CDT
Homage to men, he could never hope to understand and courage of men, he doesn't possess.... Reply
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keybored
Jun 7, 09 1:03 PM CDT
What do you base your comment on?
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kokuaguy
Jun 7, 09 1:04 PM CDT
The previous president avoided the draft and was AWOL from his air guard assignment. Reply
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keybored
Jun 7, 09 1:09 PM CDT
Am I the only one who gets the feeling that no matter what Obama does, people here will criticize and say derogatory things about him? Curious if any one of Obama's detractors can give any kind of reasonable response to your comment.... sorry, but I doubt it.
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SPH
Jun 7, 09 4:17 PM CDT
No, you feeling is spot on...My theory is that the Neo-Cons are so discombobulated over the destruction of W they blame it on the liberals bashing him constantly because, in their eyes George Bush could do no wrong....So, being slow learners that they are, the Cons assume if they were to bash Obama relentlessly they could bring about a failed presidency...They seem to think that Obama is a big a fool as George W......
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