On June 6, 1984, in Normandy, France, President Ronald Reagan honors the heroes of D-Day, a pivotal moment during World War II.

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On June 6, 1944, Allied troops invade German-occupied France and face near certain death on the beaches of Normandy.

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Los Angeles Times war correspondent Tom Treanor recounts his firsthand experience landing on the beach at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Footage of the historic D-Day invasion from the United News. The terms D-Day and H-Hour are used for the day and hour of a military strike. The best known D-Day is June 6, 1944 the day in which the Invasion of Normandy began. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.

View newsreel film footage detailing the D-day invasion of France on June 6, 1944.