Sunrise Wreath Laying D-Day Ceremony at Sea

Aboard the USS George Washington, President Bill Clinton participated in a sunrise ceremony commemorating those lost at sea in the Normandy … read more

Aboard the USS George Washington, President Bill Clinton participated in a sunrise ceremony commemorating those lost at sea in the Normandy invasion. “This new and historically accurate dawn reminds us of that dawn 50 years ago that brought a new era, when thousands of warships assembled to begin Europe’s liberation,” stated the President. Following the President’s comments, he tossed a wreath from the stern of the George Washington in honor of those Navy personnel who gave their lives during D-Day and throughout the war. close

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Sunrise Wreath Laying D-Day Ceremony at Sea

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Program ID:
57589-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
Statement
Location:
France
First Aired:
Jun 06, 1994 | 1:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jun 05, 2000 | 8:32am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jun 06, 1994 | 1:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 06, 1994 | 8:17pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 07, 1994 | 12:52am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 11, 1994 | 5:32pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 04, 2000 | 12:42pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 05, 2000 | 2:35am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 05, 2000 | 8:32am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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