Honoring the Past and Present: D-Day Commemoration and the Fight for Democracy

The chapter reflects on the historical significance of June 6, 1944, including the fall of Rome and the D-Day invasion, highlighting the roles of leaders like President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and General Dwight D. Eisenhower. It also covers the 80th-anniversary commemoration of D-Day, emphasizing themes of democracy, alliances, and the ongoing fight against tyranny, culminating in a poignant moment between Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and a U.S. veteran at a ceremony.