D-Day

Photos: FSU Marching Chiefs in France to commemorate 75th anniversary of D-Day

Published: June 7, 2019 | 7:55 am | Posted in: Photo Galleries

FSU historian discusses D-Day celebrations on 75th anniversary

Published: May 30, 2019 | 11:34 am | Posted in: Expert Pitches

June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the famous 1944 World War II military operation wherein more than 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy and made first headway in the liberation of German-occupied France. Across the globe, celebrations, memorials and remembrances are planned for the anniversary of the invasion, which is widely […]

Marching Chiefs to perform at special D-Day ceremonies in France

Published: May 28, 2019 | 11:00 am | Posted in: Arts & Humanities

The FSU Marching Chiefs will travel to France to perform at ceremonies marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day mission. "I’m feeling excitement and some nerves," said band co-director David Plack. "It’s kind of surreal that it’s happening." (FSU Photography Services)

Florida State University’s world-renowned Marching Chiefs will be the only collegiate band to participate in France’s official D-Day Normandy Parade, marking the 75th anniversary of the bold mission and honoring the brave soldiers who helped win World War II. The weeklong trip to Paris and the beaches of Normandy from June 3-10 will mark the […]

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