Return To Normandy | South Carolinians In WW II - Episode 1

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, many veterans make the journey to France to remember the battle that took place.  For the remaining veterans still alive, this will probably be the last time they will ever get the opportunity to revisit Normandy. Naturally, some veterans were hesitant to return to Normandy, due to the painful memories associated with the place. A plethora of emotions sweep over both veteran and civilian alike, as they remember and honor that day.  The French people revere the veterans who fought to liberate France from Nazi tyranny. The visiting American and British veterans describe being treated like celebrities, and heroes.  Various combat veterans recall their experiences storming the beaches of Normandy, and express how everyone should never forget the sacrifices made during World War Two.  

Standards

• Along with the rest of the world, the United States and South Carolina experienced economic instability during this period. As a result, political instability and worldwide conflict consumed the world in the 1940s. Following World War II, the United States emerged as a world leader through political policies and economic growth.
  • This indicator was developed to promote inquiry into how the U.S. government viewed its position in world affairs. Further, inquiry is encouraged through a focus on governmental policies such as Lend Lease, the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s, and the pe
• 8.5.CO Compare South Carolina and U.S. wartime contributions and demobilization after World War II.
• USHC.4.CC Examine the continuity and changes on the U.S. homefront surrounding World War I and World War II.