Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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From Hagley Digital Archive:

"Short film calling for unity, patriotism, and a renewed faith in American ideals. Begins with the certification of the 26th Amendment by President Richard Nixon, followed by highlights from the Honor America Day event held in Washington, D. C. on July 4th, 1970. Appearances at the event include comedians Bob Hope and Jack Benny, Reverends E. V. Hill and Billy Graham, and musical groups New Christy Minstrels and Young Americans. Narrated by James "Jimmy" Stewart. Actor Royal Dano voices President Abraham Lincoln. Produced and directed by Robert M. Johnson; written by Robert J. Serling; edited by John M. Gordon."

digital.hagley.org/FILM_1993230_FC391

More about the event:

• Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_America_Day
• U.S. Information Agency film: c-span.org/program/american-history-tv/honor-america-day/529185

Live album _Proudly They Came...to Honor America_

• Full album: youtube.com/watch?v=uN5Vv4KDPtU
• Playlist of individual tracks: youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l-yd23ea2gK3bySiE3PeDNnwAJl0PvwAA

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