] France has bestowed its most prestigious honor on 99
] American veterans, thanking them at a pomp-filled
] military ceremony for helping to free Europe from Nazism
] 60 years ago.
]
]
] Officers pinned the Legion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor)
] medal on the former soldiers' chests Saturday as their
] children and grandchildren watched proudly, many shooting
] pictures and videos.

Ryan: what a wonderful gesture given the idiotic social/political situation in the US these days.... cheers.

CNN.com - France honors 99 brave Americans - Jun 5, 2004