Gary Cooper gives an Oscar-winning performance as Alvin C. York in Howard Hawks's SERGEANT YORK ('41) Stream it now: http://flms.tk/fb | FilmStruck

On September 2, 1964, 60 years ago, Sgt. Alvin C. York passed away at the age of 76. President Johnson, himself, made a statement on the tragic loss of Sgt. York, stating, "Sgt. Alvin Cullum York has stood as a symbol of American courage and sacrifice for almost half a century. His valor above and beyond the call of duty, in World War I, was recognized with the nation's highest award, the Medal of Honor." President Johnson continued, "As Commander in Chief, I know that I express the deep and hea