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Preview: 11/11/2025 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Experience America’s World War I story like never before in this electrifying live theatrical event.
Experience this electrifying live theatrical event, created and narrated by historian John Monsky, that brings America’s World War I story to life through the lens of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "The Great Gatsby," and a dynamic fusion of breathtaking music, powerful storytelling and unforgettable characters.
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Trailer
Preview: 11/11/2025 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Experience this electrifying live theatrical event, created and narrated by historian John Monsky, that brings America’s World War I story to life through the lens of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "The Great Gatsby," and a dynamic fusion of breathtaking music, powerful storytelling and unforgettable characters.
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How to Watch American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute
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The History of the Unknown Soldier & Veterans Day
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Clip: 11/11/2025 | 1m 51s | John Monsky details the history of the Unknown Soldier and the origins of Veterans Day. (1m 51s)
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Clip: 11/11/2025 | 2m 54s | John Monsky describes the first American Troops landing in Paris during WWI. (2m 54s)
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