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On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for one of the highest-rated programs on PBS. For over 35 years, this multiple-award-winning television event has honored the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Watch • 1:06
National Memorial Day Concert
Gary Sinise & Scotty Hasting 'Reach Out' Conversation
Gary Sinise and Scotty Hasting urge veterans in need to reach out for help on the 2025 Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 1:06
Watch • 3:09
National Memorial Day Concert
Remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, addresses the crowd on the 2025 Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 3:09
Watch • 1:23
National Memorial Day Concert
Co-Host Esai Morales Introduces "Taps"
Co-host Esai Morales introduces "Taps" on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 1:23
The National Memorial Day Concert is sponsored by Lockheed Martin and Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army, General Dynamics, 84 Lumber and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.
Episodes
Watch • 1:24:15
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2023)
Watch the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2023 E1 | 1:24:15
Watch • 1:23:51
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2024)
Watch the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2024 E1 | 1:23:51
Watch • 1:23:51
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2025)
Watch the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2025 E1 | 1:23:51
Extras
Watch • 4:41
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Symphony Orchestra Performs "The Armed Forces Medley"
The NSO performs "The Armed Forces Medley" on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 4:41
Watch • 3:46
National Memorial Day Concert
Loren Allred Performs "I Hear Your Voice"
Loren Allred performs "I Hear Your Voice" on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 3:46
Watch • 8:33
National Memorial Day Concert
Gretchen Mol Honors Gold Star Wife Krista Simpson Anderson
Gretchen Mol shares the story of Gold Star Wife Krista Simpson Anderson on the 2025 Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 8:33
Watch • 2:01
National Memorial Day Concert
Mary McCormack Introduces Global War on Terror / Special Forces Documentary
Mary McCormack pays tribute to those who defended our nation in the Global War on Terror.
Clip: S2025 | 2:01
Watch • 2:54
National Memorial Day Concert
Yolanda Adams Performs "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Yolanda Adams performs "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 2:54
Watch • 2:45
National Memorial Day Concert
A Tribute to Medal of Honor Recipients
Hosts Gary Sinise & Esai Morales present a tribute to Medal of Honor recipients at the 2025 Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 2:45
Watch • 7:13
National Memorial Day Concert
Blair Underwood Honors Vietnam War Dustoff Pilot Otis Evans
Blair Underwood honors Vietnam War Dustoff pilot Otis Evans on the 2025 Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 7:13
Watch • 7:59
National Memorial Day Concert
Robert Patrick Shares the Story of Iwo Jima Veteran Donald Graves
Robert Patrick shares the story of veteran Donald Graves on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 7:59
Watch • 2:42
National Memorial Day Concert
A Tribute to WWII's Greatest Generation
Gary Sinise & Esai Morales honor those who served in WWII on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2025 | 2:42
Watch • 3:24
National Memorial Day Concert
Hosts Gary Sinise & Esai Morales Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation's Service Branches
Gary Sinise and Esai Morales commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation's service branches.
Clip: S2025 | 3:24
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