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Peace Ceremony to Cap D-Day Events
The 60th anniversary of the D-Day invasion to liberate France from Nazi troops will close with a French-German peace ceremony, officials announced Thursday. It will be the first time that a German leader has participated in the observance for D-Day, the start of Europeâs liberation. Ten years ago, Chancellor Helmut Kohl was not invited to the 50th anniversary ceremony - a decision that caused sore feelings in Germany. For the 60th anniversary, France has invited leaders of World War IIâs Allied nations, including President Bush. German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder was also invited. Ceremonies from June 5-7 will offer countries a chance to mark their historic ties following a year when the war in Iraq badly strained relations, especially between France and the United States.Regardless of the politics involved, hereâs to all the Private Ryans who landed in Normandy. Posted by: Steve White 2004-01-30 |
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