Lidia Celebrates America

Lidia Celebrates America: Holiday for Heroes

Special | 56m 40s

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: 12/16/16

Expires: 12/16/20

Rating: TV-PG

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Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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