D-Day veteran says the U.S. is the "savior of the world" ahead of its 82-year mark

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At 107 years old, Arthur Rose still remembers June 6, 1944, the day he served as a Navy lieutenant in what would become history's largest seaborne assault. As the 82nd anniversary of D-Day approaches this weekend, Rose sat down with CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil to reflect on the invasion and its meaning. The veteran characterized the United States as the "savior of the world," offering his perspective on America's role in World War II. Rose's interview provides a first-hand account from someone who participated in the pivotal operation that helped turn the tide in Europe.