The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-Day and fallen friends and to cement their legacy

The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-Day and fallen friends and to cement their legacy

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Social Studies, History

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The video covers a journey of World War 2 veterans returning to Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. The veterans, some over 100 years old, share their emotional reflections and memories of the war. The trip, organized by American Airlines and others, includes 230 cadets, medics, and relatives. The veterans express a mix of emotions, including honor, grief, and camaraderie. The visit serves as a tribute to those who served and a reminder of the war's impact. The video concludes with expressions of gratitude and pride for the veterans' service.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average age of the World War II veterans traveling to Normandy?

110 years old

80 years old

90 years old

100 years old

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is organizing the trip to honor the World War II veterans visiting Normandy?

The United Nations

American Airlines and others

The French Government

The Veterans Affairs Department

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant historical event is associated with the beaches of Normandy?

The Battle of Midway

The Attack on Pearl Harbor

The Battle of the Bulge

The Invasion of Normandy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the youngest veteran participating in the trip to Normandy?

Chance

Dan Grossman

Willie Clemens

Clarence Holland

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion is commonly felt by the veterans visiting Normandy for the first time?

Indifference

Confusion

Joy

Pride