Remembering the Nurses of Vietnam

Season 2021

About the Episode

In her second year of nursing school, Diane Carlson Evans enlisted in the Army and volunteered to go to Vietnam, determined to save lives. Nothing could prepare her for what she’d encounter. Watch the 2021 National Memorial Day Concert, Sunday, May 30, 8/7c, to hear Diane's story and for a tribute to all the nurses who served during Vietnam.

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Extras

Co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise Introduce Taps

U.S. Army bugler SGM Matt Byrne performs "Taps" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

1:30
Jamey Johnson Performs "21 Guns"

US Marine Corps veteran Jamey Johnson performs "21 Guns" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:19
Reach Out Conversation with Mary McCormack & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis

Mary McCormack and Kirstie Ennis reach out to veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

1:51
Maestro Jack Everly & the National Symphony Orchestra Perform "The Armed Forces Medley"

Jack Everly and the NSO perform "The Armed Forces Medley" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:58
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Address

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. addresses the crowd on the 2024 Concert.

1:41
Cynthia Erivo Performs "Reach Out and Touch"

Cynthia Erivo performs "Reach Out and Touch" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

2:52
Gary LeVox Performs "I Won't Let Go"

Gary LeVox performs "I Won’t Let Go" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

2:57
Cynthia Erivo Performs "When You Believe"

Cynthia Erivo performs "When You Believe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:15
Jena Malone Tells the Story of Wounded Warrior U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis

Jena Malone tells the story of Kirstie Ennis on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

8:23
Gary LeVox Performs "Bless the Broken Road"

Gary LeVox performs "Bless the Broken Road" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:42