Lawmakers Gather for D-Day 75th Anniversary Commemoration June 5, 2019 The Friends of the National World War II Memorial is holding a remembrance ceremony and candlelight vigil on Wednesday to honor those who died during Operation Overlord between June 6 and August 30, 1944. Author: Penny Starr View video here. Permalink: https://fulcher.house.gov/2019/6/lawmakers-gather-for-d-day-75th-anniversary-commemoration