As Allied forces landed on the beaches of France this day in 1944, a day we will always remember as D-Day, President Roosevelt went on the air to share the news with the American people. Below is the prayer he offered as the whole world waited to hear how this moment in history would unfold.
Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity.
Lead them straight and true; give strength to their arms, stoutness …
