American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute

The History of the Unknown Soldier & Veterans Day

The U.S. takes no territory in WWI, only leases for nine cemeteries for the American dead. Each grave has a stone that reads, "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God." In 1921, Congress votes to create the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. John Monsky, on stage at Carnegie Hall, describes how this led to the origin of our Veterans Day.

The History of the Unknown Soldier & Veterans Day

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    American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute

    S2025 E1 - 1h 50m

    Experience this electrifying live theatrical event, created and narrated by historian John Monsky, that brings America’s World War I story to life through the lens of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "The Great Gatsby," and a dynamic fusion of breathtaking music, powerful storytelling and unforgettable characters.

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