75th DDay Anniversary Event & the 2nd State Visit – June 2019

Republicans Overseas UK commemorated the special Anglo-American relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom at the momentous 75th Anniversary of the DDay Landings & Battle of Normandy event, as well as, during the historic state visit of US President Donald J. Trump. It was a sold-out event with 120 people in attendance.

From either side of the Atlantic, we were joined by three very special guest speakers, who personally understand the importance of the special relationship and the important role the Western Allies still play today.

Speakers Included:

(Retired) Lieutenant Colonel Tom Tugendhat MBE MP, Chair of the UK Foreign Affairs Select Committee;

American Lieutenant Colonel Michael D. Skaggs, Marine to the US Embassy;

French Colonel Armel Dirou, Army Attaché to the French Embassy

The Republicans Overseas UK Board with US Lt Col Michael Skaggs and French Colonel Armel Dirou
Chair of Republicans Oveseas UK Sarah Elliott
(Retired) Lieutenant Colonel Tom Tugendhat MBE MP
American Lieutenant Colonel Michael D. Skaggs
French Colonel Armel Dirou
US Lt Col Michael Skaggs, ROUK Chair Sarah Elliott, French Colonel Armel Dirou
US Lt Col Michael Skaggs, ROUK Chair Sarah Elliott, French Colonel Armel Dirou