As Veterans Day approaches, we invite you to honor the bravery and sacrifices of our nation's heroes through a series of special programs dedicated to their stories and legacies. Kicking off with Salute to Service, hosted by country music superstar Mickey Guyton on November 8, this heartfelt celebration will feature inspiring military narratives and performances from renowned artists. From the impactful insights of Ken Burns on the Civil War to the compelling stories of Indiana’s World War I veterans in Over There, each program offers a unique perspective on service and sacrifice.
Salute to Service: A Veterans Day Celebration
Friday, November 8 at 9pm
Hosted by country music superstar Mickey Guyton, this heartfelt special honors our nation's heroes, past and present, and reminds us of the enduring spirit and unity that their service brings to America. The program features inspiring military stories and unforgettable music from Craig Morgan, Christian McBride, Aubrey Logan, and the US Army Field Band.
Ken Burns: The Civil War
Sunday, November 10 at 12:30pm
This in-depth overview of the iconic documentary includes video clips and interviews with Ken Burns, Geoffrey Ward, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and others. Award-winning actor Sam Waterston, who provided the voice of President Lincoln in the original series, hosts.
Over There: Hoosier Heroes of the Great War
Sunday, November 10 at 4:30pm
Monday, November 11 at 9pm
Over There: Hoosier Heroes in the Great War tells the stories of six soldiers and one nurse who left their Indiana homes to serve their country in World War I. You'll meet First Lieutenant Samuel Woodfill, the only Hoosier recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor from that war. You'll meet Second Lieutenant Aaron Fisher, who rose above racial discrimination in his domestic life and saved the lives of countless soldiers in France. You'll meet Lottie May Berry, who left her comfortable life in Indianapolis and took her nursing skills to France. Filmmaker Jo Throckmorton tells these stories with empathy, visiting battle sites and other locations not much different than the Indiana locales these heroes called home. His painstaking research and commitment to keeping these stories alive makes Over There a must-watch for history buffs, Hoosiers, and anyone who can understand and appreciate the sense of duty that calls men and women to serve.
Monumental Honor: Celebrating the Honor Flight of Southern Indiana
Monday, November 11 at 12pm
Explore the history and emotion behind the annual Honor Flight of Southern Indiana. Twice a year this organization provides a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington DC for our well-deserved Veterans of War and their guardians, who are usually a family member. This one-hour documentary will explore the organization and the veteran experiences through interviews with the many volunteers, guardians, and the veterans themselves. Find out how the veterans are selected, how guardians are trained, and get a sample of what the veterans see and experience while in our nation’s capital. Experience the devotion that Honor Flight volunteers give to the organization in addition to the support from the community that makes the Honor Flights a heartfelt journey of respect.
The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day
Monday, November 11 at 1pm
Join historian John Monsky, conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops for a Veterans Day tribute to remember in The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day. In an unforgettable event from Boston's Symphony Hall, Monsky takes viewers on a breathtaking and suspenseful journey through the events of D-Day, the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Allied advance into Germany. Broadway stars join Monsky and the Boston Pops on stage to tell the dramatic story of World War II's final months in Europe through a stirring mix of music and personal stories. The show centers around the images, reportage and revealing firsthand accounts of four wartime correspondents: Ernest Hemingway, Robert Capa, Voguemodel-turned-photojournalist Lee Miller and a young soldier named Jerry, later revealed as a famous author. Their rare photographs and the stories they crafted bring history to life and illuminate the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who served in World War II.
Independent Lens: Make Peace or Die – Honor the Fallen
Monday, November 11 at 10pm
Riddled with survivor's guilt after his unit lost 17 men during "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan, Marine veteran Anthony Marquez makes it his mission to reconnect with the Gold Star families of the fallen. By carving and hand-delivering a battlefield cross for each of the families affected by loss, Anthony finds the path to heal himself.