NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY 2025
We’re celebrating our veterans this Memorial Day with local, national and children’s programming. Join us for touching stories of war and legacy. Watch the premieres live on APT and stream our collection on the free PBS app.
Local Picks
These Alabama documentaries were produced by Alabama Public Television or other local producers.
Alabama Public Television Presents
Beyond A War
A story of reconciliation between two men on opposite sides in the Vietnam War now working together.
Alabama Public Television Documentaries
JEREMIAH
The story of Jeremiah Denton, former POW and American Senator from Alabama
Alabama Public Television Documentaries
WWII: Alabama Remembers
Alabamians who served during World War II.
The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli
Narrated by Darius Rucker. Ramitelli airfield in Italy was home to the Tuskegee Airmen.
Shrapnel Down: My Korean War Story
A Korean War veteran shares his combat story with never-before-seen footage.
Go for Broke! (1951)
Film based on 442nd Regiment, who were comprised of loyal Americans of Japanese ancestry.
Going to War
Sebastian Junger and Karl Marlantes reveal the warrior’s journey with unflinching candor.
Homecoming: Sgt. Hamilton’s Long Journey
Decades later, an excavation and forensics team would bring long-awaited closure to Sgt. Vernon Hamilton’s family.
The Ghost Army
The amazing story of the secret WWII unit that duped Hitler’s Army.
Elvis and the USS Arizona
The story of how one of music’s biggest icons helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial.
A Final Landing on Iwo Jima
A “then and now” look at the Japanese island at the heart of a brutal World War II battle.
Celebrate Veterans with Kids!
Kids can celebrate Memorial Day, too! Check out videos from our series Yellowhammer History Hunt, stories aligned with the Alabama state curriculum, and visit The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in our Learning Adventure.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
World War I Memorials
Alabama's 4th Regiment traveled to Europe in 1917 to join the war effort.
Honor Memorial Day in Your Classroom
These resources are designed to help educators teach and honor Memorial Day in the classroom with short videos all about the holiday’s history.
Memorial Day History
Do your students know that Memorial Day is always held on the last Monday in May? Or that the holiday was originally called Decoration Day, which was first officially celebrated in 1868? Learn about Memorial Day with this quick lookback.
Explore the Meaning & Significance of the American Flag
In this episode of Social Studies Shorts, learn about the history of the flag of the United States from its beginnings as a military flag to its most recent change when Hawaii was added as a state.
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