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In 1947, Birmingham resident and veteran Raymond Weeks led a delegation to Washington, DC, to request General Eisenhower’s support for changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor those who served in World War II. Learn more about the first Veteran's Day Parade here on APT!

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Tonight at 830 PM, SALUTE TO SERVICE: A VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION features Jon Stewart as he hosts a musical celebration for Veterans Day featuring the U.S. Army Field Band with special guests Mickey Guyton, Amanda Shires and Mandy Gonzalez! See the festival here on APT!

Tonight at 830 PM, SALUTE TO SERVICE: A VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION features Jon Stewart as he hosts a musical celebration for Veterans Day featuring the U.S. Army Field Band with special guests Mickey Guyton, Amanda Shires and Mandy Gonzalez! See the festival here on APT!
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Tonight at 930 PM on ELVIS AND THE USS ARIZONA, see the surprising story of how one of music's biggest icons helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial in Pearl Harbor here on APT!

Tonight at 930 PM on ELVIS AND THE USS ARIZONA, see the surprising story of how one of music's biggest icons helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial in Pearl Harbor here on APT!
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Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-DAY landings. Explore the historic battlefields and walk in the footsteps of heroes. Visit aptv.org/events/ to find all the details, itinerary, and booking information.

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Tonight at 1030 PM, TWO WARS: THE ROAD TO INTEGRATION highlights America's fight to integrate the U.S. armed forces and what that meant for Black service members and their families. See the struggle to victory here on APT.

Tonight at 1030 PM, TWO WARS: THE ROAD TO INTEGRATION highlights America's fight to integrate the U.S. armed forces and what that meant for Black service members and their families. See the struggle to victory here on APT.
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For Veterans Day, visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with us! The war is revealed through compelling stories grounded in the personal experiences of Alabama veterans and others who were touched by the Vietnam War.

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Tonight at 9 PM on KEEPING UP APPEARANCES, Hyacinth's plans to take her father on a picnic go awry when he takes the car for a spin. Watch the hijinks in full force here on APT!

Tonight at 9 PM on KEEPING UP APPEARANCES, Hyacinth's plans to take her father on a picnic go awry when he takes the car for a spin. Watch the hijinks in full force here on APT!
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Tonight at 930 PM on SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES, the Miss United contest takes a dive when one of the beauty queens is discovered dead in the pool. Solve the mystery through the glitz, glamour and murder here on APT!

Tonight at 930 PM on SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES, the Miss United contest takes a dive when one of the beauty queens is discovered dead in the pool. Solve the mystery through the glitz, glamour and murder here on APT!
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Tonight at 1030 PM on AUSTIN CITY LIMITS, Jason Isbell leads his band, the 400 Unit, to their third appearance on the ACL stage. Watch their passionate performance here on APT!

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Tonight at midnight on NIGHTMARE THEATRE, dive into Francis Ford Coppola's film debut with "Dementia 13," a ghost of tale surrounding deception, family and a blatant "Psycho" ripoff. Dredge up the past here on APT!

Tonight at midnight on NIGHTMARE THEATRE, dive into Francis Ford Coppola's film debut with "Dementia 13," a ghost of tale surrounding deception, family and a blatant "Psycho" ripoff. Dredge up the past here on APT!
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Today at 430 PM, see the heartwarming role that service dogs bring to veterans with PTSD. See the happiness and safety they bring in TO BE OF SERVICE here on APT!

Today at 430 PM, see the heartwarming role that service dogs bring to veterans with PTSD. See the happiness and safety they bring in TO BE OF SERVICE here on APT!
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Today at 2 PM, when a newly commissioned officer is put in charge of Japanese-American soldiers, his bigoted and uneasy attitudes cloud his ability to lead. Watch the courage and determination of his unit peel away his prejudices in GO FOR BROKE here on APT.

Today at 2 PM, when a newly commissioned officer is put in charge of Japanese-American soldiers, his bigoted and uneasy attitudes cloud his ability to lead. Watch the courage and determination of his unit peel away his prejudices in GO FOR BROKE here on APT.
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Today at 230 PM, JEREMIAH follows U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jeremiah Denton, who was held prisoner by the North Vietnamese for eight years, and his return home and subsequent service as a U.S. senator. Watch this Alabamian's incredible journey here on APT!

Today at 230 PM, JEREMIAH follows U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jeremiah Denton, who was held prisoner by the North Vietnamese for eight years, and his return home and subsequent service as a U.S. senator. Watch this Alabamian's incredible journey here on APT!
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Calling all history buffs – get ready for a back-to-back extravaganza of discovery on ANTIQUE ROADSHOW starting at 7 PM here on APT!

Calling all history buffs – get ready for a back-to-back extravaganza of discovery on ANTIQUE ROADSHOW starting at 7 PM here on APT!
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Tonight at 9 PM, INDEPENDENT LENS presents a story of the South Texas town of Victoria facing difficult questions about its own identity after a local mosque is burned to the ground. See the dedication and struggle in "A Town Called Victoria" here on APT.

Tonight at 9 PM, INDEPENDENT LENS presents a story of the South Texas town of Victoria facing difficult questions about its own identity after a local mosque is burned to the ground. See the dedication and struggle in "A Town Called Victoria" here on APT.
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This Thursday at 10 PM on APT, Horsegirl (Horsegirl) takes the Saturn Birmingham (@saturnbham) stage to ride high on a wave of dreamy, reverb-soaked melodies.

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Tonight at 10 PM, Horsegirl (Horsegirl) brings fresh and exciting energy to SUBCARRIER and the Saturn Birmingham (@saturnbham) stage. Immerse yourself in a world of sonic experimentation and lush atmospheres here on APT!

Tonight at 10 PM, Horsegirl (<a href="/musichorsegirl/">Horsegirl</a>) brings fresh and exciting energy to SUBCARRIER and the Saturn Birmingham (@saturnbham) stage. Immerse yourself in a world of sonic experimentation and lush atmospheres here on APT!
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David Moniac was among the earliest ethnic minorities to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point and the first cadet appointed from Alabama. Learn more about his amazing journey toward success with ALABAMA LEGACY MOMENTS.

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Next Saturday, November 25th, starting at 6 PM, we have a night of musical stars featuring CELTIC WOMEN, FAB FOUR and JOE BONAMASSA! Don't forget to check out our Events page at aptv.org/events/ to get tickets to events including some these artists!

Next Saturday, November 25th, starting at 6 PM, we have a night of musical stars featuring CELTIC WOMEN, FAB FOUR and JOE BONAMASSA! Don't forget to check out our Events page at aptv.org/events/ to get tickets to events including some these artists!