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The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day

Join historian John Monsky and host Katie Couric for a Veterans Day tribute. Broadway stars join The Boston Pops, conducted by Keith Lockhart, to tell the dramatic story of WWII's final months in Europe. Rare photographs and personal accounts from Ernest Hemingway, Robert Capa and photojournalist Lee Miller bring history to life in this unforgettable celebration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day

1h 57m

Join historian John Monsky and host Katie Couric for a Veterans Day tribute. Broadway stars join The Boston Pops, conducted by Keith Lockhart, to tell the dramatic story of WWII's final months in Europe. Rare photographs and personal accounts from Ernest Hemingway, Robert Capa and photojournalist Lee Miller bring history to life in this unforgettable celebration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

Episodes

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    The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day

    1h 57m

    Join historian John Monsky and host Katie Couric for a Veterans Day tribute. Broadway stars join The Boston Pops, conducted by Keith Lockhart, to tell the dramatic story of WWII's final months in Europe. Rare photographs and personal accounts from Ernest Hemingway, Robert Capa and photojournalist Lee Miller bring history to life in this unforgettable celebration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

Schedule

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    The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day

    Sunday
    Nov 10

    2 Hours

    The story of World War II's final months in Europe is told through a mix of music and firsthand accounts by four wartime correspondents.
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    The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day: TVSS: Staple

    The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day

    Sunday
    Nov 17

    2 Hours

    The story of World War II's final months in Europe is told through a mix of music and firsthand accounts by four wartime correspondents.

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