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The French president puts a pin on a veteran’s uniform as others applaud in the background.

Legion of Honor

French President Emmanuel Macron presents World War II veteran Arlester Brown with the Legion of Honor during a ceremony at Omaha Beach, June 6, 2024, to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Allied landings in Normandy, France.

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Photo by: Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Zach Sheely | VIRIN: 240606-Z-VX744-2255M.JPG

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