As the 250th anniversary of America comes closer, NewsNation has set at least one programming plan for Memorial Day. It features an in-depth look at America’s Navy.
What We Know: NewsNation will premiere a one-hour special, America’s Greatest Sailors: Heroes of the High Seas on Monday, May 25, at 9 PM ET. On Balance anchor Leland Vittert will host the documentary, which will also stream on NewsNationNow.com after its linear debut. The special features rare access to the United States Naval Academy. It also profiles figures from U.S. naval history, including John Paul Jones, David Farragut, Chester Nimitz, Bull Halsey, and James Stockdale. The special will also spotlight three Naval Academy midshipmen preparing to enter service.
What They Said: “As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, NewsNation is proud to mark this historic milestone by celebrating America’s rich history. This documentary honors the sailors whose bravery helped win the Revolutionary War, laying the foundation for one of the strongest naval forces in the world and today’s modern Navy.” -NewsNation President of Programming & Specials Michael Corn
What Remains Unclear: It’s not yet known whether the special will encore beyond its May 25 premiere or expand to additional platforms. It is also unclear what other potential programming related to the America 250 celebration is in store of NewsNation.
What It Means: We’re likely to see an influx of military-related programming as the America 250 celebration approaches. Producing that content to air on Memorial Day makes plenty of sense. It’s the first in what’s likely a long line of similar content in the cable news sphere.
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