National Memorial Day Concert

Matt Roush says...

History looms large over this year’s holiday concert from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, honoring the service of U.S. military members on the 250th anniversary of our independence. Actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise return as hosts, with special guests, including The Pitt Emmy winner Noah Wyle leading a segment on the American Revolution in 1776. Breaking Bad‘s Jonathan Banks introduces a segment marking the 85th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, and Melissa Leo (Homicide: Life on the Street) participates in a 25th anniversary remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The 90-minute concert features tributes to Vietnam War veterans, Gold Star families, and performances by country music stars Mickey Guyton, Jamey Johnson, Alan Jackson, singer-songwriter Andy Grammer, Broadway veteran Laura Osnes, and gospel star Blessing Offor, with pops conductor Jack Everly directing the National Symphony Orchestra.

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