As a 21-year-old infantryman, Charles Durning, one America's premier character actors, was among the first wave of men to land on Omaha Beach during World War II. In this exclusive video clip introduced by Tom Hanks, Durning talks about his war experiences for which he was awarded three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. The 2007 NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT airs live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings). Hosted by acclaimed actors Gary Sinise (CSI: NEW YORK) and Joe Mantegna (THE SIMPSONS), THE 2007 NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on PBS will focus on the brave servicemen and women who have been injured in the line of duty and examine the history of the hallowed burial ground of Arlington National Cemetery. For more information visit http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert
Acclaimed actor Joe Mantegna introduces Gary Sinise, who pays special tribute to the "citizen soldiers" of the National Guard and their families at home during PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT....
General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.) addresses the nation from the steps of the U.S. Capitol about the true meaning of Memorial Day during the critically acclaimed NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. Seated...
Maestro Erich Kunzel leads the National Symphony Orchestra during the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT's Salute to the Services honoring each branch of the armed services. The 2007 NATIONAL MEMORIAL...
As the war in Iraq and Afghanistan wages on, PBS unites our nation with the award-winning National Memorial Day Concert honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their...
As the war in Iraq and Afghanistan wages on, PBS unites our nation with the award-winning National Memorial Day Concert honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their...
As the war in Iraq and Afghanistan wages on, PBS unites our nation with the award-winning National Memorial Day Concert honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their...
SelectPlusAtkins Rocks Memorial Day Concert in D.C.Atkins Rocks Memorial Day Concert in D.C.The Associated PressRodney Atkins played in front of the U.S. Capitol Sunday, performing as part of the...
In Washington Sunday, the annual National Memorial Day concert was held on the national mall. Country music star Rodney Atkins headlined the event. (May 26)
