Mr Obama has agreed to return to France to commemorate the 65th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.

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It is a great privilege to return here to our national sanctuary, this most hallowed ground, to commemorate Memorial Day with all of you.

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We felt we were creating not only something respectful to commemorate what occurred 40-plus years ago, but also a new experience for those who would return for a visit or for those who would visit for the first time.

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