It's outrageous for the French and American Presidents to ignore Queen Elizabeth, as indicated in the media, at the upcoming celebration of the June 6, 1944 landing of the American, British and other allies on the French beaches; which eventually lead to the destruction of the Nazi army and freedom for the French, who had been under German control for about 5 years.
Neither the French nor the American Presidents served in the military, while Queen Elizabeth served in the British Army throughout World War II. I believe she served as an ambulance driver during the many years that Britain was being bombed; a very dangerous assignment.
I can't understand this situation, but it should be changed before the celebration. It will certainly be a national embarrassment to the two Presidents.
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I respect your experience and admire your wisdom in all matters related to Chico. I've noticed that nearly all your commentary relates to Chico. This comment about including the Queen in the upcoming DDay celebration is an exception that makes me curious. Do you have a personal connection to WWII and the European theater of operations? Would you mind elaborating?
Max:
A slight late in my reply.
Yes, I was station in Britain, France, and Belgium for about a year and a half. serving in the 386th Bomb Group, Ninth Army Air Force and flew 42 missions.
Fred