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A New Orleans police officer applauds as World War II vets of the 4th Infantry Division pass in the military parade marking the grand opening of the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans. The June 6 celebration coincided with the 56th anniversary of the Allies' invasion of Normandy during the war. Surviving veterans were honored and rode in vehicles dedicated to the major U.S. invasion units. The 4th Division stormed and captured Utah Beach on D-Day. Photo by Bill Cook, DoD.

A New Orleans police officer applauds as World War II vets of the 4th Infantry Division pass in the military parade marking the grand opening of the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans. The June 6 celebration coincided with the 56th anniversary of the Allies' invasion of Normandy during the war. Surviving veterans were honored and rode in vehicles dedicated to the major U.S. invasion units. The 4th Division stormed and captured Utah Beach on D-Day. Photo by Bill Cook, DoD.

A New Orleans police officer applauds as World War II vets of the 4th Infantry Division pass in the military parade marking the grand opening of the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans. The June 6 celebration coincided with the 56th anniversary of the Allies' invasion of Normandy during the war. Surviving veterans were honored and rode in vehicles dedicated to the major U.S. invasion units. The 4th Division stormed and captured Utah Beach on D-Day. Photo by Bill Cook, DoD.

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