Intro

The chapter reflects on the historic significance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the largest military invasion by sea during World War II, and discusses the decreasing presence of surviving veterans at commemorative events. It also highlights President Zelensky's attendance at an international ceremony on Omaha Beach, drawing parallels between the past fight against the Nazis and current struggles for freedom in Ukraine, as well as mentioning the intensifying heat dome over parts of the Western U.S. with projected record-breaking temperatures and related challenges faced by individuals in coping with the extreme heat.