>> sandra: today marks 74 years since allied forces stormed the beaches of normandy in daringsion mately led to theotal defeat of nazi germany. the things they witnessed were unspeakable. today, and a moving ceremony in washington, some of the men who took part in operation overlord laid a wreath. but ahead of that event, the good folks of the national world war ii memorial introduced uso two of those remarkable men. martha traveled to washington yesterday to hear their stories. >> my full name is harlan lincoln horner. i was 18 when i went into service in april of 1943. i was 19 when i went overseas. >> i was 18. my full name is mcdonald h beach. >> you were sent over on a ship for a long time? >> nine days on the old france.