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Watch the heartfelt moment WWII vets were brought back to Normandy

A new CNN Film "Why We Dream" follows a group of WWII veterans as they make a pilgrimage to Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and share their resilient stories. Stream the documentary on the app, or watch on CNN Memorial Day at 9 p.m EST.

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