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From Greece's legendary Mount Olympus to the beaches that changed World War II, 25 extraordinary places just earned protection as sites of outstanding value to humanity. Three African nations made the prestigious list for the first time ever.
The beaches where Allied forces changed the course of World War II just received one of the world's highest honors. UNESCO has officially added Normandy's D-Day landing sites to its World Heritage List, ensuring these symbols of courage and freedom will be protected for generations.
Nearly 20 years after France first applied, the historic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy could finally earn UNESCO World Heritage status this July. The decision honors sites where Allied forces turned the tide of World War II in 1944.
When Allied troops stormed Normandy on June 6, 1944, Major League Baseball did something unprecedented: they stopped playing. This powerful act of solidarity let millions of Americans focus on what mattered most.
Six of the last surviving D-Day veterans journeyed back to Normandy this week to honor the 82nd anniversary of the historic invasion that liberated Europe. World leaders joined them at the beaches where 160,000 Allied troops landed on June 6, 1944.
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A meteorologist's risky forecast convinced General Eisenhower to delay D-Day by 24 hours, likely saving thousands of lives and changing the course of World War II. The new film "Pressure" tells the true story of James Stagg, the Scottish scientist who stood firm against conflicting predictions.