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Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers.

During the first national celebration, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers who were buried there. This event was inspired by local observances of the day that had taken place in several towns throughout America in the three years since the Civil War. By the late 1800s, many more cities and communities had begun to observe Memorial Day, and after World War I, it became an occasion for honoring those who had died in all America

VIDEO: Watch Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James & More in PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY Photo VIDEO: Watch Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James & More in PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2021

Capital Concerts continues a beloved tradition today with the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on PBS, hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise with all-star performances and tributes from Washington, D.C. and around the country honoring all of ...


Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Perform at PBS' Memorial Day Conc Photo Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Perform at PBS' Memorial Day Concert
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2024

PBS honored America’s national night of remembrance with their annual Memorial Day Concert. The 35th-anniversary event was broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. During the event, several Broadway luminaries took the stage to perform including Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Patina Mille...


Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Perform at PBS' Memorial Day Conc Photo Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Perform at PBS' Memorial Day Concert
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2024

PBS honored America’s national night of remembrance with their annual Memorial Day Concert. The 35th-anniversary event was broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. During the event, several Broadway luminaries took the stage to perform including Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Patina Mille...


Video: Watch Megan Hilty, Dulé Hill, and More on PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Photo Video: Watch Megan Hilty, Dulé Hill, and More on PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, America's national night of remembrance, returned live this Memorial Day from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. Watch the full concert here!...


Video: Watch Megan Hilty, Dulé Hill, and More on PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Photo Video: Watch Megan Hilty, Dulé Hill, and More on PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, America's national night of remembrance, returned live this Memorial Day from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. Watch the full concert here!...


VIDEOS: Christopher Jackson, Cynthia Erivo, Kelli O'Hara, and Renee Fleming Perform o Photo VIDEOS: Christopher Jackson, Cynthia Erivo, Kelli O'Hara, and Renee Fleming Perform on the PBS National Memorial Day Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2020

PBS presented the National Memorial Day Concert, hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise, on May 24. Among the Broadway performers who appeared were Christopher Jackson, Cynthia Erivo, Kelli O'Hara, and Renee Fleming....


VIDEO: Christopher Jackson, Amber Riley, Patti LaBelle and More Perform in PBS' Natio Photo VIDEO: Christopher Jackson, Amber Riley, Patti LaBelle and More Perform in PBS' National Memorial Day Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2019

PBS's multi award-winning PBS' National Memorial Day Concert returned live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol yesterday, May 27, for a special 30th anniversary broadcast....


VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Kelli O'Hara, Christopher Jackson and More in PBS Nationa Photo VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Kelli O'Hara, Christopher Jackson and More in PBS National Memorial Day Concert
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, PBS will present the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise with new performances and tributes filmed around the country honoring all of our American heroes. The special 90-minute presentation of...


VIDEO: Watch Megan Hilty and Cynthia Erivo Perform at the 2018 National Memorial Day Photo VIDEO: Watch Megan Hilty and Cynthia Erivo Perform at the 2018 National Memorial Day Concert!
by Marianka Swain - May 28, 2018

Today, on the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, PBS' multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returned live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise.  Broadway leading ladies Megan Hilty and Cynthia Erivo were amon...


VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Performs 'Last Full Measure of Devotion' at the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2017

Christopher Jackson sang a beautiful tribute to all of those who gave the last full measure of devotion during the National Memorial Day concert on Sunday. The concert, which aired on PBS, is currently available on demand through June 10, and BroadwayWorld brings you the video of Jackson's performan...


VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Kelli O'Hara, Christopher Jackson and More in PBS Nationa Photo VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Kelli O'Hara, Christopher Jackson and More in PBS National Memorial Day Concert
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, PBS will present the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise with new performances and tributes filmed around the country honoring all of our American heroes. The special 90-minute presentation of...


Video: Watch Megan Hilty, Dulé Hill, and More on PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Photo Video: Watch Megan Hilty, Dulé Hill, and More on PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, America's national night of remembrance, returned live this Memorial Day from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise. Watch the full concert here!...


VIDEO: Watch Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James & More in PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY Photo VIDEO: Watch Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James & More in PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2021

Capital Concerts continues a beloved tradition today with the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on PBS, hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise with all-star performances and tributes from Washington, D.C. and around the country honoring all of ...







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