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Explore Stories of Local Veterans Memorial Day Weekend

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On May 26, tune in for special presentations of local stories of veterans as part of an evening of Memorial Day programming. Before Bank of America Celebration at the Station airs at 8 p.m., tune in to explore more stories, conversations and initiatives that bring our community together to honor and better understand what it means to serve at the KCPT Veterans website.
Veterans Coming Home— Kansas City
Sunday, May 26 | 7 p.m.
Veterans Coming Home is an innovative cross-platform public media campaign exploring “what works” for veterans as they return to civilian life. From peer mentoring for student veterans to a new theater company that casts members of the military and first responders, we’ll share approaches and organizations that are making a difference in Kansas City.
Veterans Coming Home - Kansas City
LZ Kansas City: Stories & Impact of the Vietnam War
Sunday, May 26 | 7:30 p.m.
LZs, or landing zones, were used extensively in the Vietnam War to move forces in and out of combat zones. LZ Kansas City tells the stories of local veterans who “landed” back here after the war in three chapters. “Sacrifice & Reflection” looks at the history of the memorials dedicated to veterans. “Women in War” honors the service of women. “The Fight for Peace” follows the vigils, marches and demonstrations of the era.
LZ Kansas City: Stories and Impact of the Vietnam War

KCPT Veterans

Explore stories, conversations and initiatives that bring our community together to honor and better understand what it means to serve at KCPT Veterans.

This article has been edited to include Bank of America Celebration at the Station broadcast time information.