D-Day Map

D-Day Map

June 6, 2009 marks the 65th anniversary of the allied landings on the Normandy and adjacent coastal beaches of Northern France. Led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, this was the first successful military crossing of the English Channel since William the Conqueror in 1066. Through the Great Depression and the Second World War the United States displayed remarkable resilience, courage, and creativity. During the long struggle against the fascist powers the United States also displayed a savvy ability to nurture diverse international allies. These are attributes we need to encourage in our society today. We still have a lot to learn from the history of the Second World War…

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Jeremi Suri is the E. Gordon Fox Professor of History, the Director of the European Union Center of Excellence, and the Director of the Grand Strategy Program at the University of Wisconsin. He is the author of three books on contemporary politics and foreign policy. His research and teaching have received numerous prizes. In 2007 Smithsonian Magazine named Professor Suri one of America's "Top Young Innovators" in the Arts and Sciences. His writings appear widely in blogs and print media. Professor Suri is also a frequent public lecturer and guest on radio and television programs.

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