Next week, the free world will once again turn its eyes to Abilene, Kansas and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home of Ike.

A string of events are scheduled to commemorate the Allied invasion at Normandy that ultimately led to victory over Nazi Germany 81-years ago.

Todd Arrington Director, Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look back at the life and death decisions General Eisenhower was making on the eve of Operation Overlord.

Coming up Friday, June 6 at 2pm the center will host “Winning the War” Film Screening & Panel to examine the legacy of Dwight Eisenhower and Harry Truman as it relates to their leadership during WWII and decisive roles in ending the war.

Saturday, June 7 – 4 to 9:30pm it’s Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert. This meaningful outdoor concert held on the beautiful campus grounds held the first Saturday in June is in partnership with the Salina Symphony.

Saturday, June 14 – 2pm, it’s the Director’s Screening of “Running Towards the Fire: A War Correspondent’s Story”
The event is a chance to mark the Army’s 250th birthday and meet the producer of an award-winning documentary about the heroic sacrifices of American and Allied troops in the Normandy invasion.