Ken Burns on the 81st Anniversary of D-Day
June 6, 2025
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June 6, 2025
Ken Burns on the 81st Anniversary of D-Day
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Ken Burns on the 81st Anniversary of D-Day
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<p>Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns sits down with Rick to discuss the events and circumstances that won D-Day and gave America its Greatest Generation. Touching on how Americans' grit and innovation turned the tide that day, Ken and Rick reflect on the significance of WWII and what lessons we can learn from that war and all of those brave souls who served on D-Day. This episode is a tribute to them.</p><p><br /></p><p>・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Ken Burns on X at @KenBurns and on Bluesky at @@kenlburns.bsky.social.</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and @therickwilson.bsky.social on Bluesky, and subscribe to his Substack at <a href="http://therickwilson.substack.com">therickwilson.substack.com</a>. </p><p>Join the fight with the Lincoln Project at <a href="http://www.lincolnproject.us">www.lincolnproject.us</a> and follow LP on X at @ProjectLincoln. If you'd like to help us continue our critical work, visit <a href="https://action.lincolnproject.us/helplp">https://action.lincolnproject.us/helplp</a> to make a difference.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
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