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History. The National Symphony Orchestra began performing Independence Day concerts on the west lawn in 1979. Two years later, the first concert telecast was hosted by E. G. Marshall, with conductor Mstislav Rostropovich and performer Pearl Bailey. It has since become the highest-rated show on PBS.
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Jul 4, 2023 · In 2023, America’s Independence Day celebration, A Capitol Fourth, will mark 43 years on the air. The show is broadcast to. millions of viewers on PBS and streaming platforms as well as to our...
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AMERICA’S. INDEPENDENCE DAY. March 22, 1765. Britain passes the Stamp Act, imposing a tax on legal documents, newspapers, even playing cards. “Taxation without representation!” was the battle cry...
A Capitol Fourth | PBS. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024 | 8:00 P.M. ET. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS. WATCH THE 2024 LIVESTREAM HERE. 81. Days. 02. Hours. 28. Minutes. 42. Seconds. PAST CONCERT...
Jul 2, 2021 · •. 4.8K views • 2 years ago. Join us for a special presentation of A Capitol Fourth, the national July 4th tradition on PBS. Join the conversation with #July4thPBS and learn more at http...
Jun 30, 2021 · Planning has been underway for many months for “A Capitol Fourth” to be a pre-recorded show due to the pandemic with a live fireworks presentation, in lieu of the traditional live concert on...
Jun 27, 2022 · A Capitol Fourth 2022 | KPBS Public Media. By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer. Published June 27, 2022 at 3:16 PM PDT. Courtesy of Capitol Concerts. Fireworks Over Capitol. Premieres Monday,...
