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Trump marks 75th D-Day anniversary, heralds 'unbreakable' alliances

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France - President Donald Trump marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day Thursday at the American cemetery above Omaha Beach, praising the courage and sacrifice of those who fought here and lauding the alliance that turned the tide of World War II and defeated the Nazis in World War II.

"Our bond is unbreakable," he declared.

"On these shores, on these bluffs, on this day 75 years ago, 10,000 men shed their blood and thousands sacrificed their lives for their brothers, for their countries and for

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