The Normandy invasion began during the pre-dawn hours of June 6, 1944. Back in Washington, President Roosevelt and his advisors waited anxiously for early news about the operation.

At 8:00 AM, London time, General Eisenhower cabled a top secret preliminary progress report.  He concluded:

“The enthusiasm, toughness, and obvious fitness of every single man were high and the light of battle was in their eyes.

I will keep you informed.”

Source: docs.fdrlibrary.marist.edu

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