PHOTOS Normandy (Part 2) - VERY pic heavy

[Jackeens]

Part 1 here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8454571&mesg_id=8454571

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President Barack Obama meet with U.S. veteran Benjamin Franklin who took part to the D-Day landings in Omaha Beach in June 1944.

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President Barack Obama salutes World War II veterans Clyde Combs (L) of Houston, Texas, and Ben Franklin (C), of Knoxville, Tennessee

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Canadian Normandy campaign veteran Okill Stuart (top, 3rd L) and an unidentified U.S. veteran (top R) gesture to U.S. President Barack Obama

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President Barack Obama's uncle Charlie Payne, a World War II veteran, is pictured as Obama speaks at the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer

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Marine One, bottom left, with the President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama onboard flies over the beaches of Normandy

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Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer

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First Lady Michelle Obama and France's First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy are greeted by a war veteran

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[opihimoimoi]

1. Thanksever so much for them pictures...really appreciate...:o)

[ClarkUSA]

2. You've outdone yourself today. Thank you for your tireless efforts.

[Jackeens]

5. An ABSOLUTE pleasure ClarkUSA, thank you so much

:toast:

[alsame]

3. What would we do without you, Jackeens? Thanks. n/t

[phoenixriz]

8. Bless you Jakeens

I come here everyday to see if you have anything for us. I am so grateful that you give us the opportunity to feel as if we are traveling along with the President. What Joy, you give us.

[Jackeens]

9. Hey phoenixriz

You're a sweetheart :toast: Completely thrilled you enjoy the photos, thank you so much. Just to repeat - all I do is rob them from daylife.com and other sites (Time, Flickr, Yahoo) and post them here, so I'm the Thief-in-Chief!

Thank you again.

[goclark]

12. Keep on making us happy ~

:applause:

I see Uncle Charlie now~ thanks!

[mecherosegarden]

13. I second that!

Thank you Jackeens. What better than these pictures, and my morning coffee , to start a wonderful day!

:yourock: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[Cha]

4. I just got on DU

and this is the first place I wanted to go:patriot::patriot:B-) :yourock:

[PatSeg]

6. Its a great way to start your day

Isn't it? After eight years of images of an awkward, inept Bush, it is refreshing to see a composed, classy president representing us aboard.

[Cha]

10. Yes, and the pictures really

do tell a story:D

[PatSeg]

15. And you can hear the sigh of relief from all of Europe

America is back and better than ever.

[Staph]

7. K&R!

And off to the Greatest Page you go!

[sonias]

11. Thanks Jackeens!

:kick:

Sonia

[democracy1st]

14. wow what a scene,thanks for the pics you made it feel like a holiday

[SeattleGirl]

16. Thank you, Jackeens!

I appreciate so very much ALL of your photo threads. These two of the Normandy event are especially appreciated!

[Robeson]

17. Great pics. Gordon Brown looks stressed-out.

[xxqqqzme]

23. Harper looks a bit on the pudgie

side. That buttoned jacket is kinda straining in the one photo.

[CatWoman]

18. think I'll watch "The Longest Day' tonite

:)

It's great to see Max there, too :)

[FailureToCommunicate]

20. Good idea. Keep an eye out for a very young Sean Connery among many others

[Buck Laser]

19. Who is the fat little general?

[Beaverhausen]

21. I can see the family resemblence with his uncle. Also, can you imagine anyone reaching up...

...to touch any other first lady? (pic 26)

thanks as always Jackeens for the thread. :loveya:

[blaze]

26. I found that photo particularly moving

And Jackeens is a treasure for regularly putting these photo threads together for us to enjoy! :loveya:

[Karenina]

22. OMG!!! OBAMA TOUCHED THE PRINCE!!!

[chieftain]

24. Jackeens, you're the best. Thanks n/t

[dalaigh lllama]

25. Thanks SO much, Jackeens

you've gone above and beyond for us today. :toast:

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

27. Looks like Brown was present but not plugged in.

Did he even look at Obama today?

20th rec here, THANK YOU for a Great day of Pictorial History Jackeens!

[fortyfeetunder]

28. That is so cool, POTUS's great uncle was there

I can imagine that is a special moment for him on this anniversary!

[AnnieBW]

29. #11 - 3 Gorgeous Women!

Michelle can hold her own with any of 'em!

[BelleCarolinaPeridot]

30. The more that I see pictures of the First Couple

the more I realize that we are witnessing a great time in history. I have never seen a more dignified couple. They make me proud! And I feel like it would be a complete WASTE if I don't do something great with my life because they are great role models for myself. Thanks!

[Wednesdays]

31. K&R

:kick:

[quantass]

32. Michelle @ a Sausage-fest in #6?

I thought these pics were taken in France?

[Johnyawl]

33. That's Max Cleland in picture #18!

He must have been ther in his capacity as Obama's Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission. That organization is responsible for the buriel site at Omaha beach.

[Jackeens]

34. Well spotted!

"...Other notables present included former Sen. Max Cleland of Georgia, who lost both legs and an arm in Vietnam, and actor Tom Hanks, star of the film, "Saving Private Ryan."

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iQo9LFLJpWvFGH7-FMzWM4W336RwD98LFNF80

PS Finally found a caption for that photo:

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama escort former U.S. Sen. and Vietnam veteran Max Cleland at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial on Saturday.

[Jennicut]

35. Tom was there? Be still my heart, I adore him. I love these photos, very moving.

My step Grandpa Johnny faught in WWII and I have so much appreciation for these Vets. I think if he were alive he would really like Obama.

[GoCubsGo]

37. Max!

I didn't realize the President made Max part of his administration. Excellent choice! I would have preferred him as Defense Secretary, and I hope this position is just a place-holder. Max Cleland is one of my most favorite political people, and I believe that if there is such a place as "Hell", there is a special place in it for Sonny Boy Perdue and his equally-filthy minions.

[Reader Rabbit]

36. I think the vet in #26 is thinking about getting frisky with the First Lady!

He's definitely flirting, the rascal! ;)

[AnnieBW]

38. #24 - OMG

I've never seen a picture of the Normandy Beaches from that vantage point. It really gives you pause to think of what those G.I.s faced on D-Day. One of my relatives was on Ike's staff, so I don't think that he actually landed with the force. The others were with Patton in Africa, and in the Pacific.

:patriot:

[CTyankee]

39. Pic # 25, the cemetary, took my breath for a moment.

I can't imagine it without tears in my eyes. I think I would have cried openly if I had been there to see it personally...

[democracy1st]

40. kick

[Norrin Radd]

41. Does anyone know if there is a significance to the pattern on

Prince Charles's tie?