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I am part of a group or presenting the parachute infantry regiment. For parachute regimental combat. It is a world war ii unit that fought in italy, Southern France. Forgotten unit. It was a small unit. It was comprised of three smaller units. And andairborne company the 460th. Does three units maybe Regimental Combat Team. Wouldgher army command attack units where they were needed as they were needed. We are representing them during their time in the autumn of 1944. That was in the south of fra...

France in 1944. Good morning. My name is matt holmgren. Im part of a group represent the f company of the 517th parachute regiment. It was short for parachute Regimental Combat Team. A world war ii unit that fought in italy, Southern France. It is a largely overshadowed unit of a war because it was smaller, about 2500 men throughout the war. It was comprised of three smaller units. The 596 airborne engineer company. 460th air battalion. Those three units together made that Regimental Combat Team...

Hundreds of hobbyiests conduct demonstrations and talk to the public about the military. The theme this year was the dday 75th anniversary. Next on american artifacts we visit a living history camp to learn about the experiences of the armys 517th parachute infantry combat team. Those who fought in france 75 years ago in the autumn of 1944. My name is Matt Holmgren im part of a Group Representing the 517th parachute infantry, which was part of a unit called the 517th prtc. Its a world war ii uni...

We are thrilled this evening to welcome the programs founder, dan pedderson. He went on to become the senior officer in the group of nine men who formed the navys legendary Top Gun Program at navy air station in march 1969. He served in combat during the vietnam war with the flying crews. He retired as a captain having accumulated 6,100 flight hours and 1,005 carrier landings. For those of you who know his story from the 1986 movie top gun, you will be happy to know that he is producing a sequel...

Announcer , the u. S. Office of war information newsreel shows the liberation of paris but allied forces 75 years ago in august, 1944. Narrator the heart of european civilization is beating strong again. Paris is free. 4 years of courage of hope have been answered, and a tide of jubilation has burst forth. The people, always great performers in historys drama, rose to meet their liberators. Was more, france held high her head. Unswerving victory march proudly along the something is a elysees. Th...

Japan formally surrendered to the allies nations ending world war ii. Up next, a ceremony at the National World war ii memorial in washington, d. C. Marking the 71st anniversary of victory over japan day. World war ii army veteran colonel james riffey delivers remarks along with representatives of the National Parks service and friends of the National World war ii memorial. The program is 30 minutes. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the world war ii memorial as we commemorate and c...

Friends of the National Report to memorial. World war ii memorial. The program is earning minutes. 30 minutes. Welcome to the memorial as we commemorate and celebrate vj day. Victory in world war ii. Ladies and gentlemen, our ceremony for todays event includes my cai deck. He has been a journalist for and is a weekday morning news anchor here in washington dc. You can see him monday through friday on wake up washington from 4 30 a. M. To 7 00 a. M. Mike was honored with the local emmy nomination...

Usa nine can washington, d. C. New mike was honored with a local emmy nomination for his primetime special, cool schools the future is now. Please welcome our master of ceremonies, a great american. Good morning and thank you for joining us for such an amazing experience here at the world war ii memorial. This is your world war ii memorial. I am honored to be your master of ceremonies as we commemorate and remember the allied victory in the pacific and the end of world war ii. Can everybody here...

Our master of ceremonies a great american. [applause] good morning and thank you for joining us for such an amazing experience. This is your world war ii memorial. Im honored to be a master of ceremonies. Im trying to make sure the microphone is close enough. We salute those of the greatest generation who helped to preserve the freedom to run the globe. We offer a special salute to the men and women in the armed forces who continue to serve and sacrifice in our ongoing war right now of terrorism...

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