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
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
Kelli O'Hara, Jordin Sparks & More Set for PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration will kick off the festivities for our country's 238(th) birthday with an all-star salute led by our country's favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron...
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration will kick off the festivities for our country's 238(th) birthday with an all-star salute led by our country's favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron...
Kelli O'Hara, Frankie Valli & More Set for PBS's A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration will kick off the festivities for our country's 238th birthday with an all-star salute led by our country's favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron...
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration will kick off the festivities for our country's 238th birthday with an all-star salute led by our country's favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron...
Phillip Phillips, The Muppets Join PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
Joining the all-star line-up for the 34th annual broadcast of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH,live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are platinum recording artist and songwriter Phillip Phillips and the world-famous Muppets....
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
Joining the all-star line-up for the 34th annual broadcast of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH,live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are platinum recording artist and songwriter Phillip Phillips and the world-famous Muppets....
Legendary Composer John Williams to Pay Tribute to National Anthem on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
This Independence Day, PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, the all-star salute broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem....
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
This Independence Day, PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, the all-star salute broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem....
Legendary Composer John Williams to Pay Tribute to National Anthem on PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2014
This Independence Day, PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, the all-star salute broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem....
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2014
This Independence Day, PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, the all-star salute broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem....
Phillip Phillips, The Muppets Join PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2014
Joining the all-star line-up for the 34th annual broadcast of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH,live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are platinum recording artist and songwriter Phillip Phillips and the world-famous Muppets....
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2014
Joining the all-star line-up for the 34th annual broadcast of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH,live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are platinum recording artist and songwriter Phillip Phillips and the world-famous Muppets....
Renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns Headlined Army Week Gala in New York
by Courtnie Mele - June 15, 2014
Renowned tenor Anthony Kearns was the featured guest performer at the 239th United States Army Birthday Gala at the historic Union League Club on Thursday, June 12, 2014....
by Courtnie Mele - June 15, 2014
Renowned tenor Anthony Kearns was the featured guest performer at the 239th United States Army Birthday Gala at the historic Union League Club on Thursday, June 12, 2014....
Anthony Kearns Headlines Army Week Gala in New York Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - June 12, 2014
Renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will be the featured guest performer at the 239th United States Army Birthday Gala at the historic Union League Club tonight, Thursday, June 12, 2014....
by Tyler Peterson - June 12, 2014
Renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will be the featured guest performer at the 239th United States Army Birthday Gala at the historic Union League Club tonight, Thursday, June 12, 2014....
VIDEO: Megan Hilty Performs USO Medley on PBS's Memorial Day Concert Special
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2014
Broadway star Megan Hilty sang a USO medley at this year's National Memorial Day Concert 2014 broadcast on PBS on May 25th....
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2014
Broadway star Megan Hilty sang a USO medley at this year's National Memorial Day Concert 2014 broadcast on PBS on May 25th....
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Megan Hilty & More Set for PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 25, 2014
PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25(th) anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country....
by TV News Desk - May 25, 2014
PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25(th) anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country....
AMERICAN IDOL Winner Caleb Johnson to Honor Troops on PBS's 25th Anniversary NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, 5/25
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2014
Caleb Johnson, the newly crowned Season 13 winner of AMERICAN IDOL, will continue what has become tradition and join the previously announced star studded performers in paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform...
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2014
Caleb Johnson, the newly crowned Season 13 winner of AMERICAN IDOL, will continue what has become tradition and join the previously announced star studded performers in paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform...
Jackie Evancho to Perform at PBS's 2014 National Memorial Day Concert, 5/25
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014
Superstar vocalist Jackie Evancho will perform at The 2014 National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday, May 25 th....
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014
Superstar vocalist Jackie Evancho will perform at The 2014 National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday, May 25 th....
Megan Hilty & More Set for PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, 5/25
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014
PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25(th) anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country....
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2014
PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25(th) anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country....
This Season's AMERICAN IDOL Winner & Jennifer Nettles Join PBS' National Memorial Day Concert Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2014
In what has now become tradition, the newly crowned winner of AMERICAN IDOL Season 13 will make their first appearance performing the “National Anthem” to open the 25th Annual NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on Sunday, May 25th....
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2014
In what has now become tradition, the newly crowned winner of AMERICAN IDOL Season 13 will make their first appearance performing the “National Anthem” to open the 25th Annual NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on Sunday, May 25th....
Megan Hilty, Danielle Bradbery & More Set for Annual Memorial Day Concert on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2014
The Concert, which will air on PBS stations nationwide beginning at 8 PM ET....
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2014
The Concert, which will air on PBS stations nationwide beginning at 8 PM ET....
American Idol Season 13 Winner to Join All-Star Line-Up of PBS's National Memorial Day Concert
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2014
In what has now become tradition, the newly crowned winner of AMERICAN IDOL Season 13 will make their first appearance performing the 'National Anthem' to open the 25(th) Annual NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on Sunday, May 25th....
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2014
In what has now become tradition, the newly crowned winner of AMERICAN IDOL Season 13 will make their first appearance performing the 'National Anthem' to open the 25(th) Annual NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT on Sunday, May 25th....
Tenor Anthony Kearns to Perform in 25th Annual National Memorial Day Concert in D.C., 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2014
Popular tenor Anthony Kearns will be a guest performer in PBS's National Memorial Day Concert, which has become a national tradition over the past 25 years. This year's program will be a tribute to America's men and women in uniform, their families, and all those who have given their lives for our c...
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2014
Popular tenor Anthony Kearns will be a guest performer in PBS's National Memorial Day Concert, which has become a national tradition over the past 25 years. This year's program will be a tribute to America's men and women in uniform, their families, and all those who have given their lives for our c...
PBS and CPB Expand Content and Resources to Support U.S. Veterans
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2014
PBS and CPB today announced the launch of a new veterans' initiative that features national content rolling out over several years, and local community engagement efforts to increase dialogue and solutions as our nation's veterans transition to civilian life....
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2014
PBS and CPB today announced the launch of a new veterans' initiative that features national content rolling out over several years, and local community engagement efforts to increase dialogue and solutions as our nation's veterans transition to civilian life....
Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly & BSO to Perform Songs of Kander & Ebb, 5/15-18
by Tyler Peterson - May 02, 2014
Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and an incredible cast of singers and dancers in a production of works by the award-winning, four-decade songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb on Thursday, May 15 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, Fri...
by Tyler Peterson - May 02, 2014
Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and an incredible cast of singers and dancers in a production of works by the award-winning, four-decade songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb on Thursday, May 15 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, Fri...
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise to Co-Host PBS's 25th NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, 5/25
by TV News Desk - April 28, 2014
PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25th anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country....
by TV News Desk - April 28, 2014
PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25th anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country....
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Announces Cast of ANYTHING GOES: IN CONCERT, 5/9-10
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
Since its highly successful Broadway debut 80 years ago, Anything Goes has been revived multiple times and now receives a world premiere symphonic version with Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) and an all-star Broadway cast, Friday, May 9 and Saturday, M...
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
Since its highly successful Broadway debut 80 years ago, Anything Goes has been revived multiple times and now receives a world premiere symphonic version with Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) and an all-star Broadway cast, Friday, May 9 and Saturday, M...
L.A. DELI to Open 3/22 at Marilyn Monroe Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - February 28, 2014
L.A. Deli, a new comedy by Sam Bobrick, has been set for the Marilyn Monroe Theatre in West Hollywood, helmed by award-winning director Walter Painter. L.A. Deli will play two preview performances on Friday, March 21 at 8pm and Saturday, March 22 at 3pm, with opening set for Saturday, March 22 at 8p...
by Tyler Peterson - February 28, 2014
L.A. Deli, a new comedy by Sam Bobrick, has been set for the Marilyn Monroe Theatre in West Hollywood, helmed by award-winning director Walter Painter. L.A. Deli will play two preview performances on Friday, March 21 at 8pm and Saturday, March 22 at 3pm, with opening set for Saturday, March 22 at 8p...
LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX Return Among PBS's Upcoming Programming
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2014
Today at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, PBS announced a new slate of programs to air in the spring of 2014 and beyond. A brief synopsis of each program is listed below, along with links to the full press releases....
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2014
Today at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, PBS announced a new slate of programs to air in the spring of 2014 and beyond. A brief synopsis of each program is listed below, along with links to the full press releases....
BSO to Perform Marvin Hamlisch Tribute Concert, 1/23-26
by Tyler Peterson - January 13, 2014
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will lead the Orchestra in a special tribute concert to its former pops conductor, the late Marvin Hamlisch, on Thursday, January 23 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore and on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 ...
by Tyler Peterson - January 13, 2014
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will lead the Orchestra in a special tribute concert to its former pops conductor, the late Marvin Hamlisch, on Thursday, January 23 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore and on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 ...
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