Drawing parallels

Biden has delivered an emotive speech in France, drawing parallels between 1944 and now. Here's what to know

From CNN Staff

Speaking at a commemoration service marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, US President Joe Biden warned "the price of unchecked tyranny is the blood of the young and the brave."

His comments come on a day that Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion has been a major theme and frequent parallels have been drawn by numerous leaders. In his speech, the president drew direct parallels between Nazi Germany and the threats facing Western democracies today.

"Ukrainians are fighting with extraordinary courage, suffering great losses but never backing down," Biden said.

Here's what else to know about Biden's speech:

Tribute to veterans: At the start of the speech, Biden turned to veterans present at the commemoration and thanked them for their service.

Biden honored "band of brothers:" Naming several veterans who made the journey back to Normandy during his speech by name.

He acknowledged people of color and women who served in the war, noting that hundreds of thousands of people "courageously served despite unjust limitation on what they could do for their nation."

The president acknowledged it may be the last ceremony with living veterans, which he said should inspire Americans to continue their fight against tyranny.