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France commemorates 79th anniv. of WWII allies victory over Germany

French President and Prime Minister at the celebration of the 79th anniversary of the allies victory during World War II
French President and Prime Minister at the celebration of the 79th anniversary of the allies victory during World War II
PARIS, May 8 (KUNA) -- France commemorated Wednesday, the 79th anniversary of the allies victory during World War II over Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, amid a massive presence, led by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron walked along the Champs-Elysees Avenue to the Arc de Triomphe, according to tradition in honor of General Charles de Gaulle.
The celebration was attended by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu, Secretary of State for Veterans and Remembrance Patricia Miralles, in addition to high level military authorities. (end) ma.sam