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National Memorial Day Concert

2016: Arlington WWII Hero

PFC Alton W. Knappenberger (USA) was a member of one of the largest amphibious landings in military history, when, in the fall of 1943, over 60,000 Allied troops stormed the port city of Anzio to liberate Italy from the Fascists.

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National Memorial Day Concert Season 2025
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Watch the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
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Watch the National Memorial Day Concert, an American tradition honoring the military service of our troops, veterans, wounded warriors, all those who have given their lives for our nation, and their families.
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