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By The Associated Press Jun. 06, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Sunday, June 6, the 157th day of 2021. There are 208 days left in the year. Today’s...

World War II history enthusiasts parade in WWII vehicles in Colleville-Montgomery,, Normandy, Saturday June, 5 2021 on the eve of 77th anniversary of the assault that helped bring an end to World War II. While France is planning to open up to vaccinated visitors starting next week, that comes too late for the D-Day anniversary. So for the second year in a row, most public commemoration events have been cancelled. A few solemn ceremonies have been maintained, in the presence of dignitaries and a few guests only. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
D-Day spirit of remembrance lives on, despite the pandemic

By Sylvie Corbet Jun. 05, 2021 05:20 AM EDT

In this Tuesday, December 15, 2020 photo, 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers and historian John Aarsen, second from left, read through post cards sent by the town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. Over 500 notes were penned for U.S. soldiers after their trip commemorating the anniversary of D-Day was cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Sarah Blake Morgan) (AP Photo/Sarah Blake Morgan)
Notes from France honor American soldiers' D-Day sacrifice

By Sarah Blake Morgan Dec. 24, 2020 10:06 AM EST

British expatriate Steven Oldrid, center, carries wooden crosses with names of WWII dead as he walks to the local war cemetery in Benouville, Normandy, France on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Due to coronavirus measures many relatives and veterans will not make this years 76th anniversary of D-Day. Oldrid will be bringing it to them virtually as he places wreaths and crosses for families and posts the moments on his facebook page. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
One man lays wreaths in Normandy on this unusual D-Day

By Raf Casert And Alex Turnbull Jun. 06, 2020 07:17 AM EDT

A man raises the French flag as he stands on a dune overlooking Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, Friday, June 5, 2020. Saturday's anniversary of D-Day will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever, as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping almost everyone away, from government leaders to frail veterans who might not get another chance for a final farewell to their unlucky comrades. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
Pandemic makes for a lonely D-Day observance in Normandy

By Raf Casert Jun. 06, 2020 02:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, June 5, 2019 file photo, a WWII enthusiast watches French and British parachutists jumping during a commemorative parachute jump over Sannerville, Normandy, France. In sharp contrast to the 75th anniversary of D-Day, this year's 76th will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever, as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping nearly everyone from traveling. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)
On sad anniversary, few to mourn the D-Day dead in Normandy

By Raf Casert Jun. 05, 2020 02:51 AM EDT

FILE- In this June 2, 2006 file photo, participants watch as the new name for the National D-Day Museum, The National World War II Museum, is unveiled in New Orleans. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the National WWII Museum in New Orleans was planning on a 20th anniversary crowd of thousands. To avoid crowds during the coronavirus, the museum is selling museum tickets for specific times and is holding all D-Day commemorations, including the annual opening ceremony, online. (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)
COVID-19 puts National WWII Museum 20th anniversary online

By Janet Mcconnaughey Jun. 04, 2020 10:54 AM EDT

A medical worker wearing gear to protect against coronavirus infection disinfects a driver of his ambulance after escorting a patient to a hospital for COVID-19 patients in St.Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, June 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
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World War II veterans salute as Taps is played during a ceremony at the World War II Memorial to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, Friday, May 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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