On May 13, 2023, the United States paid tribute to the service, sacrifice and contributions of Vietnam veterans, their families, and those who supported them. Co-hosted by NFL legend
Joe Theismann, former ESPN reporter (and Miss America 1985)
Sharlene Hawkes, TV star
Lauren B. Martin, and Broadway star
Jon Hacker. The historical multimedia special features documentary elements, and special appearances by President
Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense
Lloyd Austin, former POW
Everett Alvarez Jr., Jr., and Medal of Honor recipient
James C. McCloughan. Produced by writer-director
Benjamin Bryant, the show is anchored by dynamic performances from
The United States Army Band, joined onstage by Morgan Greco, Christal Rheams, and the New York Tenors; as well as performances by rock, country, and folk ensembles from each of the military services.