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Station:
PBS (US)
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Running
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1989-05-28
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The National Memorial Day Concert features uplifting musical performances, documentary footage, and dramatic readings that honor the military service of all our men and women in uniform and their families at home. One of PBS' highest-rated programs, featuring an all-star lineup, the multi-award-winning television event has become an American tradition.The concert unites the country in remembrance and appreciation of those who gave their lives for our nation and serves those who are grieving through the mission put forward by Abraham Lincoln in his second inaugural address, "Let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan."The National Memorial Day Concert airs live from the U.S. Capitol to an audience of hundreds of thousands, millions at home, and American troops around the world.
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S2024E1 - 35th Annual National Memorial Day Concert
Hosted by award-winning actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, this national night of remembrance returns live to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Featuring all-star performances and tributes, the 35th annual event will honor those in uniform, their families at home, and all those who have given their lives for our country.
Air Date: 26 May 2024 19:00 (CDT)
S2025E1 - 36th Annual National Memorial Day Concert
America's national night of remembrance live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol brings us together as one family of Americans to honor the service of generations of our men and women in uniform, our military families, and to pay tribute to all those who have given their lives for our country. Hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, the 2025 concert features personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances by world-renowned artists and the National Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the real meaning of the holiday.
Air Date: 25 May 2025 19:00 (CDT)
S2026E1 - 37th Annual National Memorial Day Concert
America's national night of remembrance features stories and musical performances, as well as tributes to American Revolutionary militiamen, the 85th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Air Date: 24 May 2026 19:00 (CDT)