Five New Programs to Honor Veterans this November
This November, we have five brand new programs premiering on CET / ThinkTV16 that honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s armed forces. With 2024 marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, explore the rich history of WWII’s final months in Europe, learn about one of the war’s most preserved battlefields and uncover highly classified missions that were critical in defeating the Nazis. Learn more about these programs and more below:
Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE-Day
Friday, November 1, at 9pm on CET
Friday, November 8, at 9pm on ThinkTV14
Saturday, November 9, at 9pm on ThinkTV16
Join historian John Monsky and host Katie Couric for a Veterans Day tribute as Broadway stars and The Boston Pops, conducted by Keith Lockhart, 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. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/the-eyes-of-the-world-from-d-day-to-ve-day/.
Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration
Friday, November 8, at 9pm on CET and ThinkTV16
Friday, November 8, at 10pm on CET Arts
This Veterans Day, join PBS and the U.S. Army Field Band in thanking our nation’s servicemembers, as we come together to celebrate the enduring spirit of America. Hosted by country music star Mickey Guyton, this heartfelt special honors our nation’s heroes, past and present, through inspiring accounts and unforgettable music featuring true stories from distinguished veterans. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/salute-to-service-2024-a-veterans-day-celebration/.
Peleliu: WWII’s Most Well-Preserved Battlefield (CET only)
Friday, November 8, at 10pm and Saturday, November 9, at 9pm on CET
Sunday, November 10, at 10pm on ThinkTV14
The remote island of Peleliu is considered one of the most well-preserved battlefields in the world – a living testament to one of the Marines’ most bitter and eye-opening fights in World War II. Honoring the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu, hear from Marines who fought that fall of 1944 and explore the island today.
Dad’s Secret War: France 1944
Friday, November 8, at 10pm on ThinkTV16
Saturday, November 9, at 8pm on CET
Explore top-secret World War II organizations and the collective courage, risks, failure and successes of the brave men and women who volunteered for unseen, highly classified missions. This special shares the riveting, true story of an American who joined the British SOE and was parachuted into France with a small team just after D-Day to stop Germany’s most feared troops from reaching Normandy. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/dads-secret-war-france-1944/.
Independent Lens: Make Peace or Die – Honor the Fallen
Monday, November 11, at 10pm on CET
Thursday, November 14, at 10pm on ThinkTV16
Riddled with survivor’s guilt after his unit lost 17 men during “Operation Enduring Freedom” in Afghanistan, Marine veteran Anthony Marquez makes it his mission to reconnect with the Gold Star families of the fallen. By carving and hand-delivering a battlefield cross for each of the families affected by loss, Anthony finds the path to heal himself along the way. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/independent-lens-make-peace-or-die-honor-the-fallen/.
