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A Capitol Fourth

Alfonso Ribeiro Pays Tribute to the Greatest Generation

Season 2024 | 2m 28s

Alfonso Ribeiro pays tribute to two members of the Greatest Generation, WWII veteran Jim Behrend and original Rosie the Riveter Mae Krier. We honor the service of all who contributed to secure victory on the front lines and the home front during World War II.

A Capitol Fourth is sponsored by The Boeing Company and made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.
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2025 A Capitol Fourth Preview
Join host Alfonso Ribeiro for A Capitol Fourth on Friday, July 4 at 8/7c on PBS.
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Shawn Johnson East Pays Tribute to Olympic Team U.S.A.
Shawn Johnson East shares an inspiring tribute to Team U.S.A. during 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums Perform “Sway” & “HandClap”
Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums sing “Sway” and “HandClap” at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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Alfonso Ribeiro Performs with Britt Stewart
Opening 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" is host Alfonso Ribeiro with “Dancing on the Ceiling”!
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Fantasia Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Grammy-winning artist Fantasia performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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Darren Criss Performs “I’m So Excited”
Darren Criss gets the crowd on their feet with “I’m So Excited” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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The U.S. Army Chorus Performs “This is My Country”
The U.S. Army Chorus performs "This Is My Country" on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
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Chloe Flower Performs Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”
Classical pianist Chloe Flower performs Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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A Tribute to the U.S. Military
Host Alfonso Ribeiro tributes our nation's military service members at the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth."
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Sheila E. Performs “Leader of the Band/Baby I’m a Star” Medley
Sheila E. performs “Leader of the Band" and "Baby I’m a Star” at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
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