Shawn Johnson East Pays Tribute to Olympic Team U.S.A.
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Shawn Johnson East shares an inspiring tribute to Team U.S.A. during 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East shares a heartfelt and inspiring tribute to Team U.S.A. during 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" on PBS.
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Shawn Johnson East Pays Tribute to Olympic Team U.S.A.
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Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East shares a heartfelt and inspiring tribute to Team U.S.A. during 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" on PBS.
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Learn more about the 44th annual A Capitol Fourth!-Now, in just a few weeks, our greatest athletes will be heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
And to lead our tribute to America's best is a gold- and silver-medal winner in gymnastics at the 2008 Olympics.
And not only that, she won the Mirrorball trophy on "Dancing with the Stars."
Yes, she did.
Please welcome Shawn Johnson East.
[ Cheers and applause ] -Thank you, Alfonso, and happy 4th of July.
Over the years, our American athletes have given us so much more than just the joy of seeing their performances, for they have inspired us, lifted our spirits, and made us so proud as we see them on the podium with our flag waving and our national anthem playing.
I know how proud I was to represent our nation at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Those were memories and moments I will never forget, and it gives me a chill just thinking about that incredible experience.
Right now, across the country, there are hundreds of American athletes in training, hoping to make their dreams come true, just like I did.
And we are so fortunate that members of Team USA are able to join us tonight as we celebrate our Independence Day.
[ Cheers and applause ] Representing the entire U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams, Leonard Korir, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
track and field, marathon.
[ Cheers and applause ] Tatiana Nazlymov, Bethesda, Maryland, fencing.
[ Cheers and applause ] -Casey Eichfeld, Drums, Pennsylvania, canoe.
[ Cheers and applause ] Tatyana McFadden, Baltimore, Maryland, para track and field.
[ Cheers and applause ] Howie Sanborn, Alton, New Hampshire, para triathlon.
[ Cheers and applause ] Tom Schaar, Malibu, California, Skateboarding.
[ Cheers and applause ] Jorge Salazar, Delano, California, wheelchair basketball.
[ Cheers and applause ] And Jess Savner, Bethlehem, Connecticut, modern pentathlon.
[ Cheers and applause ] And to all of our great American athletes, bring home the gold.
[ Cheers and applause ] ♪♪♪
The U.S. Army Chorus Performs “This is My Country”
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The U.S. Army Chorus performs "This Is My Country" on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 42s)
A Tribute to the U.S. Military
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Host Alfonso Ribeiro tributes our nation's military service members at the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 3s)
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tracks of My Tears”
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Enjoy “Tracks of My Tears,” performed by Smokey Robinson at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." (4m 2s)
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tears of a Clown”
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Smokey Robinson performs “Tears of a Clown” at the U.S. Capitol for the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 17s)
Smokey Robinson Performs “I Second That Emotion”
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Smokey Robinson performs the Motown hit, “I Second That Emotion” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 10s)
Smokey Robinson Performs “Get Ready/My Girl” Medley
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Smokey Robinson performs “Get Ready/My Girl” medley on PBS’s 2024 A" Capitol Fourth." (3m 37s)
Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary Performs “Everybody Dance/We Are Family” Medley
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Sister Sledge Ft. Sledgendary perform "Everybody Dance," "We Are Family" at "A Capitol Fourth" 2024. (4m 29s)
Sheila E. Performs “The Glamorous Life”
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The iconic Sheila E. performs "The Glamorous Life" on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth." (3m 36s)
Sheila E. Performs “Leader of the Band/Baby I’m a Star” Medley
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Sheila E. performs “Leader of the Band" and "Baby I’m a Star” at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 41s)
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The National Symphony Orchestra Performs "The 1812 Overture"
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The National Symphony Orchestra performs "The 1812 Overture" on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." (3m 49s)
The National Symphony Orchestra Performs "Olympic Fanfare"
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The NSO performs John Wiliams' "Olympic Fanfare" on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." (1m 47s)
Loren Allred Performs “Over the Rainbow”
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Loren Allred enchants the crowd as she sings "Over the Rainbow" on PBS’s 2024 "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 29s)
Loren Allred Performs “America The Beautiful”
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Loren Allred performs "America the Beautiful" on PBS’s 2024 "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 21s)
Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums Perform “Sway” & “HandClap”
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Fitz & Noelle from Fitz and The Tantrums sing “Sway” and “HandClap” at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." (4m 42s)
Fantasia Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner"
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Grammy-winning artist Fantasia performs “The Star-Spangled Banner” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 27s)
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Get up and get ready to groove to Fantasia’s performance of “I Wish” at the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth"! (3m 17s)
Darren Criss Performs “I’m So Excited”
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Darren Criss gets the crowd on their feet with “I’m So Excited” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 43s)
Darren Criss Performs “Don’t Stop Believin'”
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Darren Criss performs “Don’t Stop Believin'” on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 43s)
Chloe Flower Performs Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”
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Classical pianist Chloe Flower performs Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." (5m 55s)
The Cast of A Capitol Fourth 2024 Performs “God Bless America”
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The cast of 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" performs the patriotic anthem “God Bless America.” (2m 34s)
Alfonso Ribeiro Performs with Britt Stewart
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Opening 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth" is host Alfonso Ribeiro with “Dancing on the Ceiling”! (2m 49s)
Alfonso Ribeiro Pays Tribute to the Greatest Generation
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Alfonso Ribeiro pays tribute to members of the Greatest Generation on the 2024 "A Capitol Fourth." (2m 28s)
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