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National Memorial Day Concert

Bryan Cranston Tells the Story of WWII U.S. Army Veteran John T. "Jack" Moran

Season 2024 | 8m 54s

Proud son of two World War II-era veterans, Bryan Cranston shares the remarkable story of Greatest Generation U.S. Army soldier John T. "Jack" Moran, who courageously fought in the Battle of the Bulge. The National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 26, 2024 on PBS.

Funding is provided by Lockheed Martin, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army, General Dynamics, 84 Lumber and American Airlines.
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