Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 6, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement commemorating the anniversary:
“Seventy years ago today, thousands of American forces and our allies participating in Operation Overlord crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy, France as part of the largest amphibious invasion in history.
“These forces were the tip of the spear, and the bravery they demonstrated assaulting what was then known as ‘Fortress Europe’ will be remembered for…
