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With Good Reason: Bringing Home the War Dead

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With Good Reason
US Capitol - Lying in State of Unknown Soldiers of World War II and the Korean War

Airs Monday, May 30, at 9 p.m. Before the Korean War, the bodies of American soldiers killed in conflicts abroad were buried in overseas cemeteries. But the nature of the conflict in Korea changed that. Brad Coleman says the Korean War also gave rise to the field of forensic anthropology. And: For U.S. military veterans, the benefits claims process can be daunting. The Lewis B. Puller Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic is making that process faster and has been touted as a model for the solution to the nation’s backlog of claims. Plus: Bootcamp can be funny. Comedy Bootcamp at the William & Mary Center for Veterans Engagement is a stand-up comedy class exclusively for veterans and servicemen, and it serves as an outlet for veterans with PTSD, TBI, and combat-related injuries.

Later in the show: Later in the show: With its rolling green hills and its nearly 400,000 graves, Arlington National Cemetery is one of our nation’s most impressive military tributes. Debra LattanziShutika and Kerry Kaleba describe what goes on behind the scene to create a meaningful experience for visitors. Also featured: There are countless books on gardening and tree care. Joe Murray says some of the advice does more harm than good. Plus: From international competitions like the Van Cliburn to battles of high school marching bands, competition in music has become a way of life for aspiring musicians. But Wayne Gallops says too much of it can stifle a young musician’s growth