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The story of D-Day can be partly told in the numbers. Nearly 160,000 allied troops landed. Almost 7,000 allied ships and over 11,000 allied aircraft supporting operations. 4,400 allied dead. 2,400 American casualties at Omaha Beach. 9,387 American graves at the Normandy American Cemetery. Incalculable is the importance of D-Day as a turning point against tyranny. I’m glad to see the heroic survivors who are still with us from that day 80 years ago are recognized for their effort. #AProudSalute