Casting
The Color Bearers features many fascinating characters from America's past and present.
Is this project "PRO-WAR" ?
"There was never a good war, or a bad peace" - Benjamin Franklin
About our Host: Vince Papale
"I am so proud to be associated with the program The Color Bearers. When I first read the script, it gave me chills..."
Our Cast
The Color Bearers features many fascinating characters from America's past and present. Click on the links to learn more about them...
Civil War Flag Heroes and their Descendents:
Painting by Mark Maritato
Sgt James M Seitzinger & Family
The Flag and the National Anthem:
Betsy Ross and Mary Young Pickersgill
Lauren Hart - Anthemist, Singer, Songwriter
Scott LoBaido - Patriotic Fine Artist
Brian and Tim O'Connor - Flag Makers
Michael Bloom - Memorial to Americans Killed in Iraq
Experts, Authors, Historians, Artists:
Tom Brokaw - Broadcast Journalist, Author
Prof. Greg Urwin - Professor of History
Stu Richards - Author, Vietnam Vet, Re-enactor
Mark Maritato - Military Historical Artist
Andrew Coldren - Civil War and Underground RR Museum
Suzanne Thomassen-Krauss, Senior Textile Conservator/Chief Conservator Star-Spangled Banner Project - Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Veterans, Other People of Service:
Bob Rader - WWII P-47 Fightere Pilot
Nick Sansone - WWII Corpsman - European Theater
Jack Myers - WWII Veteran - Iwo Jima, Pacific Theater