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Washington Week. They also especially enjoyed the
National Memorial Day Concert and
Capitol Fourth presentations, holiday traditions I have continued during the almost 10 years my parents have been gone.
My favorite part of these concerts is the military music, particularly the “Armed Services Medley.” The official anthems of the Coast Guard, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Army are performed with all the military pride and pomp that cause lumps in throats and soaring hearts.
I was delighted, then, when I recently discovered YouTube videos of this medley, available whenever I desire a patriotic pick-me-up. I clicked on the 2018 PBS presentation and watched the National Symphony Orchestra play each official song, with the respective color guards standing at attention.