D-Day Commemoration by House Lawmakers

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers, all of whom served in the military, commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day by parachuting from a WWII-era plane in Normandy, France.

Key Points

  • House lawmakers parachuted from a WWII-era plane in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day
  • The event included 10 lawmakers, nine Republicans, and one Democrat, all of whom served in the U.S. military
  • Lawmakers donned WWII military uniforms and jumped from a U.S. C-47 military transport plane
  • The jump was done in honor of WWII veterans and to pay tribute to their sacrifices

Pros

  • Honoring and commemorating the sacrifices made on D-Day
  • Showing respect to WWII veterans and their contributions
  • Bipartisan effort by lawmakers who served in the military

Cons

  • Risk involved in parachuting from a WWII-era plane