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Concert for Valor

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  • November 12, 2014
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The crowd of nearly a million people starts to gather on the National Mall for the HBO/Starbucks Concert for Valor for Veterans Day.

The crowd of nearly a million people starts to gather on the National Mall for the HBO/Starbucks Concert for Valor for Veterans Day.

A color guard comprising of members from every United States Military Branch stands on stage as the HBO live broadcast of the Concert for Valor counts down until airing on Nov. 11, 2014.

Vincent Gray, Mayor of Washington D.C., greets the crowd and made a push for attendees to vote in favor of the District of Columbia getting proper representation in the United States government at the Concert for Valor on the National Mall for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2014.

A color guard comprising of members from every United States Military Branch stands on stage as the HBO live broadcast of the Concert for Valor counts down until airing on Nov. 11, 2014.

Jennifer Hudson performs the National Anthem to open the Concert for Valor, and HBO and Starbucks sponsored concert for Veterans Day on the National Mall, in Washington D.C.

Jamie Foxx was the first speaker at the Concert for Valor, and introduced singer Jessie J.

Jennifer Hudson and Jessie J. sang a duet on the song “Titanium” at the Concert for Valor, held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Jessie J. performs her song “Bang Bang” at the Concert for Valor to a crowd of nearly a million people on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Jessie J. performs her song “Bang Bang” at the Concert for Valor to a crowd of nearly a million people on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Actress Meryl Streep was a host at the Concert for Valor, giving information on Veterans support groups and introducing musician Dave Grohl

Dave Grohl performs the Foo Fighters songs “My Hero” and “Everlong” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Dave Grohl performs the Foo Fighters songs “My Hero” and “Everlong” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Dave Grohl performs the Foo Fighters songs “My Hero” and “Everlong” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Zac Brown Band performed their songs “Free” and “Chicken Fried” to a crowd of nearly a million people at the Concert for Valor which was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for Veterans Day

The Zac Brown Band performed their songs “Free” and “Chicken Fried” to a crowd of nearly a million people at the Concert for Valor which was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for Veterans Day

The Zac Brown Band performed their songs “Free” and “Chicken Fried” to a crowd of nearly a million people at the Concert for Valor which was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for Veterans Day

(From Left to Right) Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, and Zac Brown jammed out to the Creedence Clearwater Revival song “Fortunate Son” at the Concert for Valor on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Comedian John Oliver was a host at the Concert for Valor, an HBO / Starbucks sponsored concert for Veterans Day at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Black Keys performed “Howlin’ For You”, “Fever”, and “Lonely Boy” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Black Keys performed “Howlin’ For You”, “Fever”, and “Lonely Boy” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Black Keys performed “Howlin’ For You”, “Fever”, and “Lonely Boy” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Black Keys performed “Howlin’ For You”, “Fever”, and “Lonely Boy” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Black Keys performed “Howlin’ For You”, “Fever”, and “Lonely Boy” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Tom Hanks presented a video tribute at the Concert For Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

George Lopez takes a selfie with the massive audience before introducing Carrie Underwood at the Concert for Valor, held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

George Lopez introduces Carrie Underwood at the Concert for Valor, held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Carrie Underwood performed her songs “See You Again”, “Something in the Water”, and “Before he Cheats” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Carrie Underwood performed her songs “See You Again”, “Something in the Water”, and “Before he Cheats” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Carrie Underwood performed her songs “See You Again”, “Something in the Water”, and “Before he Cheats” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Jack Black enthusiastically introduced Metallica at the Concert for Valor, held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Metallica performed their songs “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “Master of Puppets”, and “Enter Sandman” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Metallica performed their songs “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “Master of Puppets”, and “Enter Sandman” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Metallica performed their songs “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “Master of Puppets”, and “Enter Sandman” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Metallica performed their songs “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “Master of Puppets”, and “Enter Sandman” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Metallica performed their songs “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “Master of Puppets”, and “Enter Sandman” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Metallica performed their songs “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, “Master of Puppets”, and “Enter Sandman” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Bruce Springsteen performed “The Promised Land”, “Born in the USA”, and “Dancing in the Dark” at the Concert for Valor at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Bruce Springsteen performed “The Promised Land”, “Born in the USA”, and “Dancing in the Dark” at the Concert for Valor at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston channeled Walter White as he introduced Rihanna at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Rihanna performed “Stay” and “Diamonds” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Rihanna performed “Stay” and “Diamonds” at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Rihanna was joined on stage by rapper Eminem as they performed his song “The Monster” at the Concert for Valor on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Eminem performed his songs “Guts Over Fear”, “Not Afraid”, and “Lose Yourself” as the closing act at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Eminem performed his songs “Guts Over Fear”, “Not Afraid”, and “Lose Yourself” as the closing act at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Eminem performed his songs “Guts Over Fear”, “Not Afraid”, and “Lose Yourself” as the closing act at the Concert for Valor held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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