[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1028]
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                     THE 57TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 57th anniversary 
of D-Day, and recognize the hundreds of thousands of Americans soldiers 
who fought in World War II.
  On July 6, 1944, thousands of men landed on the beaches of Normandy. 
Thousands of Allied paratroopers landed behind enemy lines, and even 
more made their way to the shore in small water crafts. More than 
175,000 soldiers landed that morning before dawn. Hitler's seemingly 
strong wall of force had fallen to the Allied troops in less than one 
day.
  Given the code name ``Overload,'' D-Day was a plan so immense that 
literally thousands of men were involved with the planning of the 
campaign. This battle marks the allied nations unity and cooperation to 
work toward one common goal. 4,900 soldiers were lost on D-Day, yet 
their memory will live on forever in the hearts and souls of American 
patriots.
  Americans united together through determination, patriotism, honor, 
and faith. Their duty and love of country led them toward victory. 57 
years after that day, we continue to commemorate and pay homage to 
those who sacrificed so that we all could experience peace and freedom.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the memories of those 
Americans who fought to conquer tyranny and hatred in Europe. June 6, 
1944 forever altered the course of history and united our great nation 
for one common goal, freedom.

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