National Memorial Day Concert

During Memorial Day weekend, PBS will unite the nation with an evening that has become an American tradition. The National Memorial Day Concert honors the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. The 2009 event commemorates 20 years on air as the nation’s memorial service. The program is co-hosted by Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise (“CSI: New York”) and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) and broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The concert features an all-star line-up of dignitaries, actors and musical artists. A WETA co-production.