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Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes

Season 2016 Episode 1

In this moving hour-long documentary special, internationally-acclaimed chef and food ambassador Lidia Bastianich pays homage to the men and women of our military and the truly life-saving sacrifices they make daily for our freedom. Lidia meets seven veterans, who share their incredibly inspiring stories.

Aired: 12/15/16
Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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