Extraordinary Americans Allied courage, meticulous planning. The blood of our heroes. The Axis powers were doomed. The world saved. Without Operation Overlord, we would not have the free world we know today. Together with our allies, America saved Western civilization. This day an annual reminder of the heavy cost freedom. But also a reminder as we look out at those crosses of what it takes. And we ask ourselves again, do we have it? (08:07–08:15)
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Asserts that America and its allies saved Western civilization during World War II.
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