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referred to our allies. i guess i'm a little concerned that our allies aren't with us anymore since we've had president trump in office. himself withlign dictators which is very frightening to me and do we have our allies? who are they now? that was my question. thank you. ifi would have felt better you had itemized a particular ally. the very absence of your identifying one suggests to me that what you are doing is parroting a general political statement that the socialist demo rats use that is not wasted back. we have strong relationships with western europe. that doesn't mean we are always going to agree we have never always agreed. we work together when circumstances dictate. have strong allies in many parts of the world and i have not seen any adverse effect on how we actually conduct fitness with each other with respect to international affairs. with respect to trade where a lot of our allies and a lot of our geopolitical photos have taken advantage of us such that with china you have a 400 plus billio
referred to our allies. i guess i'm a little concerned that our allies aren't with us anymore since we've had president trump in office. himself withlign dictators which is very frightening to me and do we have our allies? who are they now? that was my question. thank you. ifi would have felt better you had itemized a particular ally. the very absence of your identifying one suggests to me that what you are doing is parroting a general political statement that the socialist demo rats use that...
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stop the allied advance. the rangers looked up and saw the enemy soldiers shooting down upon them with machine guns and throwing grenades, and the american rangers began to climb. they shot rope ladders over the face of these cliffs and began to pull themselves up. when one ranger fell, another would take his place. when one rope was cut, another would begin his climb again. they climbed, shot back, and held their footing. soon, one by one, the rangers pulled themselves over the top. and in seizing that firm land, they began to take back the continent of europe. 225 gained here. after two days of fighting, only 90 could still bear arms. behind me is a memorial that symbolizes the ranger daggers that were thrust into the top of these cliffs. and before me are the men who put them there. these are the boys of puent ajo. [applause] president reagan: these are the men who took the cliffs. these are the champions who helped free a constant. these are the heroes who helped end a war. i look at you and i think of th
stop the allied advance. the rangers looked up and saw the enemy soldiers shooting down upon them with machine guns and throwing grenades, and the american rangers began to climb. they shot rope ladders over the face of these cliffs and began to pull themselves up. when one ranger fell, another would take his place. when one rope was cut, another would begin his climb again. they climbed, shot back, and held their footing. soon, one by one, the rangers pulled themselves over the top. and in...
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indecision was having serious consequences or the allied. the united states, because indecision about where to send them was about 76% short of the number of troops they expected to have deployed in europe by that time. meant that they had neither from england or the attorney in was there a cost ration of allied forces to defeat the axis. overlorde key u.s. proponents said to pick one strategy and take with it are you he went on to say there was a risk of stalemate for complete victory indefinitely postponed. exasperated max beaverbrook, one of churchill's closest advisers, and an advocate for the american position wrote to his counterpart, harry hopkins, a roosevelt advisor, and said that, if we are not prepared to accept the risk, face the difficulties, some for the casualties, then we should concentrate exclusively on production of heavy bombers and think in terms of 1950. i don't know about you, but i don't want to cut the a world that would be going on in 1950. meanwhile, british high-level appeals to restore atomic operation were wrapp
indecision was having serious consequences or the allied. the united states, because indecision about where to send them was about 76% short of the number of troops they expected to have deployed in europe by that time. meant that they had neither from england or the attorney in was there a cost ration of allied forces to defeat the axis. overlorde key u.s. proponents said to pick one strategy and take with it are you he went on to say there was a risk of stalemate for complete victory...
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the allies were able to view the work of their mighty air support.ome of these rail yards were bombed months ago, but repairs for the germans were out of the question. this is the same devastation now being wrought to nazi transport throughout the whole of europe. in their triumphal entry, the united nations troops moved past monuments of antiquity. the long history of the ancient city has seen few more joyous events. the liberators were acclaimed with fervor. rome is the first great capital to be freed from the enemy. the flags of united nations were unfurled at once, heralding the end of four years of nazi tyranny for the people of rome. and here is the balcony where mussolini once haranged his people. but suddenly there is excitement in the square. a bomb has been thrown into the former german headquarters. the italian people discover that some were hiding inside. and soon they smashed their way in. the traitors who collaborated with germany find little forgiveness in the hearts of the people. as general clark rode through the capital, american fl
the allies were able to view the work of their mighty air support.ome of these rail yards were bombed months ago, but repairs for the germans were out of the question. this is the same devastation now being wrought to nazi transport throughout the whole of europe. in their triumphal entry, the united nations troops moved past monuments of antiquity. the long history of the ancient city has seen few more joyous events. the liberators were acclaimed with fervor. rome is the first great capital to...
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the allied kenen has announced that it was.he nazis knew that each passing hour diminished their chance of throwing the allies back into the seas. by the american, british and canadian troops pressed forward firmly onto the soil of france, and made contact with the french people. this was no pushover, driving the germans back. some of our troops dropped within yards of the water's edge. there were two enemies, the germans and the heavy seas. german prisoners were taken almost at once. american and british aircraft supported the shocked troops magnificently, preventing the germans from marshalling rendon -- and reinforcements. they plastered peaceful looking forests, the hiding places of nazi forces. [explosions] with beaches free of enemy fire, the allies came ashore, setting up air landing strips. the blast of allied shells left shattered german defenses and many dead german defenders. survivors were given attention, some were grateful, many bewildered by the smashing allied blow. doughboys and tommies pushed forward yard by y
the allied kenen has announced that it was.he nazis knew that each passing hour diminished their chance of throwing the allies back into the seas. by the american, british and canadian troops pressed forward firmly onto the soil of france, and made contact with the french people. this was no pushover, driving the germans back. some of our troops dropped within yards of the water's edge. there were two enemies, the germans and the heavy seas. german prisoners were taken almost at once. american...
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allies knew they were out numbered, and out gunned.e invasion force. >> it was operation fortitude in order and south. >> north to invents the army that an invasion would come through norway, and fortitude south to pas-de-calais, the more probable invasion point. >> there were two pieces of a larger decent shi dedon't -- den plan, disierned t designed to me germans did not know where and when they would land. >> they had american ghost armies. >> an american army group headed by general patten. >> they used radio deception, they were representing called first u.s. army group. total fictitious. >> they had spies who were double agents convincing the germans these organizations existed. >> each one represented a major military formation, they would send out signals. >> allies covered all basis, not only telecommunications. >> they used physical deception, they built up plat inflatable t, they put them in the area. >> they put in place, on the ground, literally hundreds of planes made out of plywood. >> they put up tents, kept fires burni
allies knew they were out numbered, and out gunned.e invasion force. >> it was operation fortitude in order and south. >> north to invents the army that an invasion would come through norway, and fortitude south to pas-de-calais, the more probable invasion point. >> there were two pieces of a larger decent shi dedon't -- den plan, disierned t designed to me germans did not know where and when they would land. >> they had american ghost armies. >> an american army...
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the question of who would be supreme allied commanders. it's the end of november, 1943 and it's interesting that when f.d.r. went over to go to first, cairo and then teheran, they had a lot of important meetings and marshall was present. f.d.r. said that it was his thinking that maybe marshall should command. well, by that time, the president's thinking wasn't necessarily what the president was going to decide. and although marshall wanted that, he would not ask for it. and so at teheran, stalin pressed to no, ma'am the commander. in his view, if a commander was not named, this is not a real operation. and roosevelt said i'll tell you in a week and it got back to cairo after thanksgiving and he decided on marshall, he invited marshall over to tell him and then asked marshall to write out the message to stalin to tell him that eisenhower would be the supreme allied commander and you can see that message over at the national archives. well thank you very much. it's been wonderful to talk to you. [applause] announcer: today on american histor
the question of who would be supreme allied commanders. it's the end of november, 1943 and it's interesting that when f.d.r. went over to go to first, cairo and then teheran, they had a lot of important meetings and marshall was present. f.d.r. said that it was his thinking that maybe marshall should command. well, by that time, the president's thinking wasn't necessarily what the president was going to decide. and although marshall wanted that, he would not ask for it. and so at teheran,...
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we've got allies. they've got clients, and there's a huge difference between the two. >> quick yes or no. do we -- >> so no. as long as we do this -- >> does nato just wait out new u.s. leadership? >> nato won't, in the long term, survive without strong american commitment as part of that alliance. and the reason we're seeing un-democratic leaders being able to exert more and more influence is because there's no counterpressure because everybody is turning inward. everybody says what happens at home is more important than what happens abroad. as a result, the kind of commonality, the kind of cooperation that we've had for 70 years is starting to wane. >> tori, do you want to -- >> i believe winter will come if we do not go back to working with our liberal allies and friends to maintain the system that ivo described. and if we continue to behave selfishly and aggressively vis-Á-vis our own democratic family. >> just very short, i don't want to -- i want to emphasize but not overemphasize the role of ame
we've got allies. they've got clients, and there's a huge difference between the two. >> quick yes or no. do we -- >> so no. as long as we do this -- >> does nato just wait out new u.s. leadership? >> nato won't, in the long term, survive without strong american commitment as part of that alliance. and the reason we're seeing un-democratic leaders being able to exert more and more influence is because there's no counterpressure because everybody is turning inward....
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president, thank you for your gracious welcome to the reunion of allies.ry reminds us that france was america's first friend in the world. with us today are americans who first saw this place at a distance, in the half-light of a tuesday morning long ago. time and providence have brought them back to see once more the beaches and the cliffs, the crosses and the stars of david. pres. bush: generations to come will know what happened here, that these men heard the guns. visitors will always pay respects at this cemetery, but these veterans come looking for a name, and remembering faces and voices from a lifetime ago. today, we honor all the veterans of normandy and all their comrades who never left. [applause] pres. bush: on this day in 1944, president franklin roosevelt addressed the american people, not with a speech, but with a prayer. he prayed that god would bless america's sons and lead them straight and true. he continued, "they will need thy blessings. they will be sore, tired by night and by day without rest, until victory is won. the darkness will
president, thank you for your gracious welcome to the reunion of allies.ry reminds us that france was america's first friend in the world. with us today are americans who first saw this place at a distance, in the half-light of a tuesday morning long ago. time and providence have brought them back to see once more the beaches and the cliffs, the crosses and the stars of david. pres. bush: generations to come will know what happened here, that these men heard the guns. visitors will always pay...
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well of course america and great britain the 2 key allies in d. day without them it wouldn't have happened to reese and may prime minister theresa may and u.s. president donald trump who is on a state visit to the u.k. have a stress that special relationship between the 2 countries in the past couple of days and they will do so today the 16 world leaders have written a joint it said d. day proclamation and they have written that they don't want the horrors of the world war 2 to be repeated and that conflicts should be result at all times peacefully so we will we will see hear him call it smith today a show of unity off those western allies ok unity is so important such an important message there before we talk more about this let's take a look back at the events of 75 years ago today and that the legacy of d.-day. at 1st glance it's hard to see any sign of the horrors that this stretch of sand played host to. about 75 years ago on june 6th the fate of an entire continent rested on the soldiers who came ashore here on omaha beach. operation overloa
well of course america and great britain the 2 key allies in d. day without them it wouldn't have happened to reese and may prime minister theresa may and u.s. president donald trump who is on a state visit to the u.k. have a stress that special relationship between the 2 countries in the past couple of days and they will do so today the 16 world leaders have written a joint it said d. day proclamation and they have written that they don't want the horrors of the world war 2 to be repeated and...
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victory in europe but did allied commanders a lwa ys europe but did allied commanders always think theyom it. just yesterday, eisenhower was writing his failure communique which was about how to remove if it didn't work, how to get the men off the beaches, how to save as many lives and regroup and also he took personal responsibility in that communique. write to the last moment there where these massive anxiety about the risks, even despite the fa ct about the risks, even despite the fact that we had so much intelligence before hand, so fact that we had so much intelligence beforehand, so much months of work, bletchley park had been working around 16 months so this massive effort will focus on this massive effort will focus on this tiny window of opportunity and there was no knowing whether it would succeed. do you know what was fascinating, by chance last week i was in amsterdam, i went to the resista nce was in amsterdam, i went to the resistance museum and there there was a scrapbook that somebody in hiding in amsterdam in 1944 on this day had written, d—day, it has happened, the all
victory in europe but did allied commanders a lwa ys europe but did allied commanders always think theyom it. just yesterday, eisenhower was writing his failure communique which was about how to remove if it didn't work, how to get the men off the beaches, how to save as many lives and regroup and also he took personal responsibility in that communique. write to the last moment there where these massive anxiety about the risks, even despite the fa ct about the risks, even despite the fact that...
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announcer: this year is the 75th anniversary of d-day, the allied invasion of nazi occupied france. next from our c-span video archive, president jimmy carter speaks at the normandy american cemetery in 1978 where he built a long friendship between united states and france. friends of the -- of france and the united states of america join together in history, in the present, and in the future. this morning, i flew in a modern-day helicopter from paris to these famous beaches. and on the trip, i thought about the past which has brought us together today. in june of 1940, general degaulle, leader of the french resistance forces, said that the flame of the french resistance must not and will not die. four years later, on the sixth of june, 1944, the allied forces came to the beaches known to us as omaha, utah, juneau, gold, and sword. to begin a heroic action leading to the liberation of europe. on that day, an unprecedented armada landed on the shores of normandy. 176,000 brave troops came here from england to launch a tremendous attack. within two weeks, more than 1.5 million troops
announcer: this year is the 75th anniversary of d-day, the allied invasion of nazi occupied france. next from our c-span video archive, president jimmy carter speaks at the normandy american cemetery in 1978 where he built a long friendship between united states and france. friends of the -- of france and the united states of america join together in history, in the present, and in the future. this morning, i flew in a modern-day helicopter from paris to these famous beaches. and on the trip, i...
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at the outer edge the allies planned to place -- as seen here in the middle distance. these are floats linked together like the kind you might put across a swimming pool to note the deep end only much much larger. in short that was to be a row of onshore was to be a row of block ships, here on the right side of this image you can see the allies would purposely sink offshore as a rake water. that was only the beginning. even farther the allies erected a line of what were called phoenix units. here is one of them. these are giant concrete structures each of them the size of a six story office building and reinforced with steel. collectively they absorbed more than half 1 million cubic yards of concrete, half 1 million cubic yards of concrete. more than 15 million tons of steel and 50 miles of steel wire and we are not done yet. the phoenix units were named for their inventor. these are literally long steeled peers stretching out from the beach into the deep waters of the transport ships and lst could offload on a peer pier then roll onshore a dock. in all it was an engin
at the outer edge the allies planned to place -- as seen here in the middle distance. these are floats linked together like the kind you might put across a swimming pool to note the deep end only much much larger. in short that was to be a row of onshore was to be a row of block ships, here on the right side of this image you can see the allies would purposely sink offshore as a rake water. that was only the beginning. even farther the allies erected a line of what were called phoenix units....
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there was friendships between allies and formerfoes.streets of caen, the city council put up bunting. it features former co—flags, the british flag, the american flag, the french flag in the german flag. —— it features four flags. that's all from normandy for 110w. flags. that's all from normandy for now. i will be back before the end of the programme. now it is back to reeta with the rest of the news. the car maker ford has confirmed plans to close its engine plant in bridgend next year. the company blamed huge changes in the industry and insisted the decision wasn't connected to brexit. workers at bridgend, which employs 1700 people, have been sent home, after receiving a letter saying they'll lose their jobs by september 2020. it is the latest blow to car manufacturing in britain, following honda's decision to close its swindon factory. here's our wales correspondent, sian lloyd. it's been a turbulent few years for workers at this plant. many had feared this news could come, but not quite so soon. at lunchtime today they were sent ho
there was friendships between allies and formerfoes.streets of caen, the city council put up bunting. it features former co—flags, the british flag, the american flag, the french flag in the german flag. —— it features four flags. that's all from normandy for 110w. flags. that's all from normandy for now. i will be back before the end of the programme. now it is back to reeta with the rest of the news. the car maker ford has confirmed plans to close its engine plant in bridgend next year....
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anniversary of d-day, june 6, 1944 allied invasion of nazi occupied france. from our c-span video archive, president george w. bush speaks at the normandy american cemetery on the 60th anniversary. [cannonfire] ♪ [taps] ♪ ♪ [applause] president bush: mr. president and mrs. chirac, secretary powell and secretary principi, general myers, members of the united states congress, my fellow americans, and ladies and gentlemen: it is a high honor to represent the american people here at normandy on the 6th of june, 2004. twenty summers ago, another american president came here to normandy to pay tribute to the men of d-day. he was a courageous man, himself, and a gallant leader in the cause of freedom. and today we honor the memory of ronald reagan. [applause] pres. bush: mr. president, thank you for your gracious welcome to the reunion of allies. history reminds us that france was america's first friend in the world. with us today are americans who first saw this place at a distance, in the half-light of a tuesday morning long ago. time and providence have brought t
anniversary of d-day, june 6, 1944 allied invasion of nazi occupied france. from our c-span video archive, president george w. bush speaks at the normandy american cemetery on the 60th anniversary. [cannonfire] ♪ [taps] ♪ ♪ [applause] president bush: mr. president and mrs. chirac, secretary powell and secretary principi, general myers, members of the united states congress, my fellow americans, and ladies and gentlemen: it is a high honor to represent the american people here at normandy...
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allies there are not necessarily allies in the region allies of tiran but there are historical links there is a good relationship between tehran and oman but the man is firefighting its own issues on the back foot regional issues as well would tehran be open to the idea of talking to its allies who could then maybe communicate with donald trump. well i think iran has made it clear that it's open to talk to and who want but it hasn't always it has also been clear on the fact that it want you know surrender so to speak it want to give up any of its you know. powers sources and within iran and the region it the basic argument is that we have embarked on a. negotiation with the world community and the result of visit was there j.c. the nuclear deal the united states didn't respect its own didn't observe its own obligations with them that jaysus. and i think that is a very you know robust argument here into iran that a step back will lead to many more so as has been the case for now the nuclear deal led to us with it all and again more sanctions and more push against the iranians so anoth
allies there are not necessarily allies in the region allies of tiran but there are historical links there is a good relationship between tehran and oman but the man is firefighting its own issues on the back foot regional issues as well would tehran be open to the idea of talking to its allies who could then maybe communicate with donald trump. well i think iran has made it clear that it's open to talk to and who want but it hasn't always it has also been clear on the fact that it want you...
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realize who your actually allies are, and your allies aren't always right and perfect, but the person who has your back most of the time is your ally. the person who doesn't give a damn about you and calls you names and doesn't really care about your issues, that's not your ally. >> true. >> try to work with your ally a. >> true. but you have some practicalities at play here. there is a reason that cory booker and beto and bernie said it in a way that you're not hearing from meeks and clyburn because they're not running. they're playing to advantage. >> they have to be careful. >> they can call him their friend all they want. >> listen, i respect everyone who is running, all the people who are running for, you know, 2020. great interview with cory booker. respect him a lot. he's done some great work. but they all have to be careful not to come off as opportunists. because there is a reason that kamala harris gets the respect that she gets, because of the work that she's done. there is a reason that cory booker gets respect, because of the work he's done. and there's a reason that joe
realize who your actually allies are, and your allies aren't always right and perfect, but the person who has your back most of the time is your ally. the person who doesn't give a damn about you and calls you names and doesn't really care about your issues, that's not your ally. >> true. >> try to work with your ally a. >> true. but you have some practicalities at play here. there is a reason that cory booker and beto and bernie said it in a way that you're not hearing from...
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that's how long it took the allies to take caen.o push forward through normandy. it's a reminder that d—day was just the beginning of the end of the second world war. what is striking today is how many world leaders have come here to normandy... a great show of helicopters behind us. what is the message they have brought with them? i think the overwhelming message has been one of the need for continuing international collaboration to make sure this never happens again. but what was particularly striking was that in the ceremony first thing this morning went to reza mae, basically on the world stage for the very last time before she resigns as prime minister, alongside french president emmanuel macron, listens to emmanuel macron saying, we built all these global institutions, nato, the european union, the united nations, they emerged from the rubble of world war ii, and we must protect and preserve those institutions. he made the same message in front of president donald trump of the united states, who actually nodded at that point i
that's how long it took the allies to take caen.o push forward through normandy. it's a reminder that d—day was just the beginning of the end of the second world war. what is striking today is how many world leaders have come here to normandy... a great show of helicopters behind us. what is the message they have brought with them? i think the overwhelming message has been one of the need for continuing international collaboration to make sure this never happens again. but what was...
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in191m, the first allied liberators moved cautiously between the old houses.have never forgotten what that meant. humbling. it makes you feel humbled that people want to come out and applaud you. not enjoy, but i've come here just to remember those that never came back. how important is it for you to be here on this anniversary? it's nice, yes. we're all getting old, aren't we? well, iam. i'm nearly 96. ken hay came ashore with the dorset regiment. i got captured a couple of weeks later. i went out coal mining in poland. and then the long march for, freedom of course, back. it's a bit overwhelming, i find. they're so welcoming. i think it's great. at the bayeux cemetery, eric strange, his head still full of last night's emotional departure from portsmouth. as a young officer, eric commanded a landing craft underfire from german defences. and then the bang. there was this royal marine lieutenant, actually, and his chest was not very good. all one could do was try to get some first aid up to him as quick as, but... for a moment, among the lines of white stones,
in191m, the first allied liberators moved cautiously between the old houses.have never forgotten what that meant. humbling. it makes you feel humbled that people want to come out and applaud you. not enjoy, but i've come here just to remember those that never came back. how important is it for you to be here on this anniversary? it's nice, yes. we're all getting old, aren't we? well, iam. i'm nearly 96. ken hay came ashore with the dorset regiment. i got captured a couple of weeks later. i went...
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and middle east allies perceive the u.s. as disengaging, they're reaching out to russia maybe intending to persuade washington to do more for them. another reason is that u.s. and middle east allies cooperate because they understand how opportunistic it is. there was a time maybe a decade ago that some of our allies thought they could wean russia away from iran by buying more, by investing more from it, that has not worked. they know that has not worked, but they still cooperate with it because i think they anticipate that powerful russian interest group, pe trotroleum, they will that iran doesn't do anything to harm them. third, u.s. middle east allies cooperate with russia to reduce iran's confidence. one of the reasons we talk about the possible russian armed sales to turkey, talking about s 400s so saudi arabia. iran has the s 300, and just today there was a bloomberg report that the iranians asked to buy the s 400 and putin turned them down if is being celebrated i'm sure among our gulf partners there is a signaling for
and middle east allies perceive the u.s. as disengaging, they're reaching out to russia maybe intending to persuade washington to do more for them. another reason is that u.s. and middle east allies cooperate because they understand how opportunistic it is. there was a time maybe a decade ago that some of our allies thought they could wean russia away from iran by buying more, by investing more from it, that has not worked. they know that has not worked, but they still cooperate with it because...
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the allies wanted a full moon. enough so the window was the 5th to the 7th of june and if not, it would have to wait until the 19th of june and that would have given the germans a little longer for the defense positions. the germans saw a second storm and they thought this was going to come right in, so the germans didn't think the invasion was going to take place. they said the seas would be too high so the general rom mel drove all the way back to give a birthday gift to his wife because he didn't think the invasion was going to take place. that's where he was when the invasion began. one of the biggest twists of faith, on the 19th those same meteorologists predicted good weather and it ended up being one of the worst wind storms of a century in the english channel. if it had taken place that way thousands of troops would have end ped up in the seas. >> you're right on june 6th so sure were the germans that the allies were not coming that some of them left their post i along the coast but as you said, it may have
the allies wanted a full moon. enough so the window was the 5th to the 7th of june and if not, it would have to wait until the 19th of june and that would have given the germans a little longer for the defense positions. the germans saw a second storm and they thought this was going to come right in, so the germans didn't think the invasion was going to take place. they said the seas would be too high so the general rom mel drove all the way back to give a birthday gift to his wife because he...
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d-day is a story of allied cooperation, superb ally cooperation, the pinnacle, you could argue, of alliedcooperation in world war ii. it was a joint effort. we fought side-by-side and died side-by-side, and the victory was bought by several nations. oft: your book is full letters. what were your sources? guest: it was a combination of many things. notvteterans -- there are many alive today. several died during the years i was working on the book. we were very lucky in the u.s. and in britain and canada. we interviewed world war ii veterans at great length, the national world war ii museum, we interviewed veterans at great length. i was able to delve into a treasure trove of oral histories, hundreds of hours of oral histories. we've done a good job of observing -- preserving the memories. host: let me ask you about the son of theodore roosevelt, teddy and hist, jr., nad -- participation in the invasion of normandy. old, the oldest general officer on d-day. he begged to go in with the fourth division in the first wave, at utah. 6:28 was the time of the first american to wade ashore. schroed
d-day is a story of allied cooperation, superb ally cooperation, the pinnacle, you could argue, of alliedcooperation in world war ii. it was a joint effort. we fought side-by-side and died side-by-side, and the victory was bought by several nations. oft: your book is full letters. what were your sources? guest: it was a combination of many things. notvteterans -- there are many alive today. several died during the years i was working on the book. we were very lucky in the u.s. and in britain...
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they were critical to the ally success. of the this is 3 is a bit of a jekyll and hyde aircraft because it has a civilian life but it also has this military life. during the 2nd world war the d.c. 3 helps the allied forces secure victory. in the cold war it saved west by then from a song via takeover. we were not afraid of these kind of bombers we all knew that they had come to help us is. in vietnam however the savior plane became a vicious weapon sent in by night. following her military career this chameleon of the skies transforms herself once more she becomes an ally never again and a grand lady of post-war aviation. the d.c. three's many names reflect its long and storied history sky sleep dakota candy boma and c 47. has gone for decades i mean what other aircraft can you say has flown for nearly a century and continues to fly. and no off a plane in the wild has been built in such numbers. the d.c. 3 was launched in california in 1936 and in just 10 years more than 16000 of them were produced. in the u.s. to revolution
they were critical to the ally success. of the this is 3 is a bit of a jekyll and hyde aircraft because it has a civilian life but it also has this military life. during the 2nd world war the d.c. 3 helps the allied forces secure victory. in the cold war it saved west by then from a song via takeover. we were not afraid of these kind of bombers we all knew that they had come to help us is. in vietnam however the savior plane became a vicious weapon sent in by night. following her military...
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-day and in the weeks afterwards claimed the lives of tens of thousands of allied soldiers. but their sacrifice he said the defeat of hitler's 3rd reich. commemorating the fallen became an important ritual for the victorious allied powers a reminder that they fought on the side of right in a just war. the germans also suffered heavy casualties but it wasn't until 2004 that france invited a german chancellor to take part in the end you'll commemorations. what was once viewed in germany as a calamitous defeat is now seen as marking the start of the long road to peace and liberation. the successful invasion completely changed europe for the best they brought us democracy we lost the war. we've had 70 years of peace here. all the people lying in the cemeteries there. this is what goes through my head when i visit them on d.-day. the all those people died for us so that we could live in peace. when france and germany 1st commemorated the invasion of normandy together it was seen by observers as a sign of deepening european unity in the face of strained transatlantic ties. and fac
-day and in the weeks afterwards claimed the lives of tens of thousands of allied soldiers. but their sacrifice he said the defeat of hitler's 3rd reich. commemorating the fallen became an important ritual for the victorious allied powers a reminder that they fought on the side of right in a just war. the germans also suffered heavy casualties but it wasn't until 2004 that france invited a german chancellor to take part in the end you'll commemorations. what was once viewed in germany as a...
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allies there are not necessarily allies in the region allies of tiran but there are historical links there is a good relationship between tehran and oman but amman is firefighting its own issues on the back foot regional issues as well would tehran be open to the idea of talking to its allies who could then maybe communicate with donald trump. well i think iran has made it clear that it's open to talk to and who want but has it always it has also been clear on the fact that it want you know surrender so to speak it want to give up any of its you know powers sources and within iran and the region it the basic argument is that we have embarked on a. negotiation with the world community and the result of visit was there j.c. the nuclear deal the united states didn't respect its own didn't observe its on obligations within that jason. jason and i think that is a very you know robust argument here into iran that a step back will lead to many more so as has been the case for now nuclear deal led to us with all and again more sanctions and more push against the iranians so another step woul
allies there are not necessarily allies in the region allies of tiran but there are historical links there is a good relationship between tehran and oman but amman is firefighting its own issues on the back foot regional issues as well would tehran be open to the idea of talking to its allies who could then maybe communicate with donald trump. well i think iran has made it clear that it's open to talk to and who want but has it always it has also been clear on the fact that it want you know...
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says it doesn't want war and is calling on european allies to help but it's cheap a diplomatic solution plus the case that has germans asking how could this have happened 3 men go on trial for sexually abusing children at a campsite for decades authorities also under scrutiny for a number of failures. on landmark thank you so much for your company everyone world leaders are gathering in osaka japan ahead of a high stakes g. 20 summit which starts on friday while the trade war simmering between china and the u.s. is set to dominate the agenda the summit comes at a time when world leaders are far apart on many key issues defense ties and ways to tackle climate change will also be discussed. is on high alert over 32000 police officers have come to the venue of the g. 20 summit from all over the country and many main traffic routes into the city are in lockdown. all public school students have 2 days off and residents are asked to refrain from using cars and going out if not necessary. in the major stations corn lockers and garbage bins are sealed off to counter terrorist attacks and securi
says it doesn't want war and is calling on european allies to help but it's cheap a diplomatic solution plus the case that has germans asking how could this have happened 3 men go on trial for sexually abusing children at a campsite for decades authorities also under scrutiny for a number of failures. on landmark thank you so much for your company everyone world leaders are gathering in osaka japan ahead of a high stakes g. 20 summit which starts on friday while the trade war simmering between...
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president, thank you for your gracious welcome to the reunion of allies. history reminds us that france was america's first friend in the world. with us today are americans who first saw this place at a distance, in the half-light of a tuesday morning long ago. time and providence have brought them back to see once more the beaches and the cliffs, the crosses and the stars of david. pres. bush: generations to come will know what happened here, that these men heard the guns. visitors will always pay respects at this cemetery, but these veterans come looking for a name, and remembering faces and voices from a lifetime ago. today, we honor all the veterans of normandy and all their comrades who never left. [applause] pres. bush: on this day in 1944, president franklin roosevelt addressed the american people, not with a speech, but with a prayer. he prayed that god would bless america's sons and lead them straight and true. he continued, "they will need thy blessings. they will be sore, tired by night and by day without rest, until victory is won. the darkness
president, thank you for your gracious welcome to the reunion of allies. history reminds us that france was america's first friend in the world. with us today are americans who first saw this place at a distance, in the half-light of a tuesday morning long ago. time and providence have brought them back to see once more the beaches and the cliffs, the crosses and the stars of david. pres. bush: generations to come will know what happened here, that these men heard the guns. visitors will always...
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disadvantage of the united states it's unbelievable we work with our allies we take care of our allies i could care that massive trade deficits with our allies. to be a difficult ukraine heat. to be made to lessen the. european nations were set up in order to get it into the united states you know what is a strong europe for europe is. also coming up tonight democrats who want to take back the white house faced off on live t.v. for the 1st time last night the current resident of the white house watched them said he found it boring. boring and these are the issues of our day you got to listen otherwise people are just looking it down. to our viewers on p.b.s. in the united states and all around the world welcome but we begin the day with worries about the health of the world's most powerful woman for the 2nd time in a week german chancellor angela merkel was seen shaking not violently but visibly shaking. you could see the chancellor standing and holding her arms tightly at her body as she stood today next to the german president for an altar steinmeyer the chancellor's office leaders s
disadvantage of the united states it's unbelievable we work with our allies we take care of our allies i could care that massive trade deficits with our allies. to be a difficult ukraine heat. to be made to lessen the. european nations were set up in order to get it into the united states you know what is a strong europe for europe is. also coming up tonight democrats who want to take back the white house faced off on live t.v. for the 1st time last night the current resident of the white house...
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allies there are not necessarily allies in the region allies of tiran but there are historical links there is a good relationship between tehran and oman but amman is firefighting its own issues on the back foot regional issues as well would tehran be open to the idea of talking to its allies who could then maybe communicate with donald trump. well i think iran has made it clear that it's open to talk to and who want but it has it always it has also been clear on the fact that it want you know surrender so to speak it want to give up any of its you know powers sources and within iran and the region it basic argument is that we have embarked on a. negotiation with the world community and the result of visit was there j.c. the nuclear deal the united states didn't respect its own didn't observe its on obligations with them that jaysus. and i think that is a very you know robust argument here into iran that a step back will lead to many more so as has been the case for now nuclear deal that to us with all and again more sanctions and more push against the iranians so another step would
allies there are not necessarily allies in the region allies of tiran but there are historical links there is a good relationship between tehran and oman but amman is firefighting its own issues on the back foot regional issues as well would tehran be open to the idea of talking to its allies who could then maybe communicate with donald trump. well i think iran has made it clear that it's open to talk to and who want but it has it always it has also been clear on the fact that it want you know...
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partners and allies, germany, france and britain.nuel macron, who the president will be sitting down with later this afternoon in a bilateral meeting, he was critical of nationalism, when he spoke at the armistice day in paris back in november. there are some big disagreements between the president of the united states and some long standing u.s. partners over here in europe. i don't think we'll see that play out here in normandy during this commemoration of the 75th anniversary of d-day, but the day is young, the date is not finished yet and when the president meets with emanuel macron, we may see flashes of those disagreement sgs. >> the president will focus on the veterans. we remember those who fell, all those who fought, they won back this ground for civilization. jim acosta live, he'll be there all morning for us. thank you, jim. >>> top of mind for the administration and the president's top trade adviser, peter navarro saying the president is prepared to back off his threat if he gets the right deal. >> we believe that these t
partners and allies, germany, france and britain.nuel macron, who the president will be sitting down with later this afternoon in a bilateral meeting, he was critical of nationalism, when he spoke at the armistice day in paris back in november. there are some big disagreements between the president of the united states and some long standing u.s. partners over here in europe. i don't think we'll see that play out here in normandy during this commemoration of the 75th anniversary of d-day, but...
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the allied troops are received as long-awaited friends. less than a week after the initial landings we had taken 10,000 prisoners. there is much fighting ahead. the germans are facing a three-front war. the mountains of italy, and on the beaches of this marvelous piece of military history. among those witnessing the beachhead operation was the supreme allied commander. here he meets with general ramsey and general montgomery. handupreme commander is on to learn how the offensive is going. the meeting of the leader symbolizes the unity of the forces they represent. leader returns to the task at hand. ♪ >> president donald trump joined french president macron and other world leaders on the beaches of normandy france paying tribute to the 75th anniversary of the d-day invasion. watch the entire ceremony tonight at 8:00 p.m. et here on c-span. sunday on american history tv on c-span three, we continue our coverage of the 75th anniversary of d-day. eastern listen to past american presidents who traveled to the beaches to honor the fallen. follo
the allied troops are received as long-awaited friends. less than a week after the initial landings we had taken 10,000 prisoners. there is much fighting ahead. the germans are facing a three-front war. the mountains of italy, and on the beaches of this marvelous piece of military history. among those witnessing the beachhead operation was the supreme allied commander. here he meets with general ramsey and general montgomery. handupreme commander is on to learn how the offensive is going. the...
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amongst them there were the french who landed with the allied forces to ta ke landed with the alliedf the 6th ofjune where every where, on land, on sea, in the year. pilots working with the usual —— us air force, sailors on the vessels of the free french forces, parachutists the vessels of the free french forces, pa rachutists landing the vessels of the free french forces, parachutists landing in brittany to support the local resista nce brittany to support the local resistance and fight the resistance. june 1944, they were the 177 under the chief of command. those french people who often were also french from the 18th ofjune 1940 people who often were also french from the 18th ofjune1940 who had gone to london to join general charles de gaulle and had lost faith in their own country to surrender freedom to it again. the 6th of june, they landed at sword beach, it is 0735, half tide and moved by the waves they arrive. on board the 177 men, pushed by the icy waters and with the british emblem, the tricolour of france, and immediately fire lands upon them, the artillery, the difficulty
amongst them there were the french who landed with the allied forces to ta ke landed with the alliedf the 6th ofjune where every where, on land, on sea, in the year. pilots working with the usual —— us air force, sailors on the vessels of the free french forces, parachutists the vessels of the free french forces, pa rachutists landing the vessels of the free french forces, parachutists landing in brittany to support the local resista nce brittany to support the local resistance and fight...
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golf allies and nato allies. rob: charlie hurt made a good point.w bad must the situation be in iran that they are trying to pick a fight with the united states? >> excellent point but this is part of iran's strategy, they think their fast boats and knowledge of their home waters are enough to let them take on the u.s. navy and they want to strike out and provoke war, and to get the europeans to give them a backdoor financial mechanism to get around sanctions. this is absolutely aimed at splitting the us and our allies. we can't let them do that. at some point down the road we may need a measured military response to deter iran and show that military activity will not get them out of this terrible situation they created. jillian: thanks for joining us. have a good day. it is 18 minutes after the air. the murder trial of navy seal eddie gallagher. the navy seal medic says he is the one who killed a young isis fighter. rob: a bombshell with charges against gallagher now dropped, we are live with the latest next. and adaptive 360 fit new pampers cruise
golf allies and nato allies. rob: charlie hurt made a good point.w bad must the situation be in iran that they are trying to pick a fight with the united states? >> excellent point but this is part of iran's strategy, they think their fast boats and knowledge of their home waters are enough to let them take on the u.s. navy and they want to strike out and provoke war, and to get the europeans to give them a backdoor financial mechanism to get around sanctions. this is absolutely aimed at...
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