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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Co-Chairman of the Congressional French Caucus, today released the following statement in recognition of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. 

"We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the ‘greatest generation’ for their selfless sacrifices during World War II, and especially on D-Day," said Latta. "Through their heroic efforts, these brave troops were able to end the Nazi stranglehold on western Europe, and ultimately, protect the freedoms we continue to hold dear."

On June 6, 1944, the Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, beginning the opening phase of Operation Overlord. In that first day alone, approximately 10,000 Allied soldiers were wounded or killed, including 6,000 Americans. 

Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. Res. 421, a resolution sponsored by Congressman Latta and the other Co-Chairmen of the Congressional French Caucus to honor the 70th Anniversary of these events. Congressman Latta is honored to join the ceremony at the Normandy Cemetery to pay tribute to these brave Americans and other allies who fought for our freedoms. 

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