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Stars salute veterans in Concert for Valor from nation's capital

Rihanna and Eminem performed "The Monster" and "Guts Over Fear" before Eminem closed out the Concert for Valor in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 11.

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Stars salute veterans in Concert for Valor from nation's capital

Rihanna and Eminem performed "The Monster" and "Guts
Rihanna and Eminem performed "The Monster" and "Guts Over Fear" before Eminem closed out the Concert for Valor in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 11.  Kevin Mazur, Getty Images for HBO
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Rihanna performed "Diamonds" and "Stay" before being
Rihanna performed "Diamonds" and "Stay" before being joined by Eminem during the Concert for Valor on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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Bruce Springsteen performed "Promised Land,""Born in
Bruce Springsteen performed "The Promised Land," "Born in the USA" and "Dancing in the Dark."  Kevin Mazur, Getty Images for HBO
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James Hetfield and Metallica performed "For Whom the
James Hetfield and Metallica performed "For Whom the Bell Tolls," Master of Puppets" and "Enter Sandman."  Kevin Mazur, Getty Images for HBO
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Carrie Underwood performed "See You Again," "Something
Carrie Underwood performed "See You Again," "Something in the Water" and "Before He Cheats."  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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The Black Keys performed"Howlin' For You," "Fever"
The Black Keys performed "Howlin' For You," "Fever" and "Lonely Boy."  Carolyn Kaster, AP
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Bruce Springsteen, left, Dave Grohl, and Zac Brown
Bruce Springsteen, left, Dave Grohl and Zac Brown perform Creedence Clearwater Revival's anti-war song "Fortunate Son."  Carolyn Kaster, AP
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People listen during "The Concert for Valor" on the
People listen during The Concert for Valor.  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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Bruce Springsteen walks off stage after his first performance.
Bruce Springsteen leaves the stage after his first performance.  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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Bruce Springsteen performs Creedence Clearwater Revival's
Bruce Springsteen performs with members of The Zac Brown Band and Dave Grohl.  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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The Zac Brown Band performs during "The Concert for
The Zac Brown Band performs "Free" and "Chicken Fried."  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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Dave Grohl performed a solo acoustic set of "My Hero"
Dave Grohl performed a solo acoustic set of "My Hero" and "Everlong."  Jeff Kravitz, Getty Images for HBO
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Jesse J performs "Bang Bang."
Jesse J performs "Bang Bang."  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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Jennifer Hudson, left, and Jessie J perform "Titanium."
Jennifer Hudson, left, and Jessie J perform "Titanium."  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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Jennifer Hudson sings the National Anthem to open The
Jennifer Hudson sings the National Anthem to open The Concert for Valor.  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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Madeline Donaldson, 8, of Patuxent, Md., sits on her
Madeline Donaldson, 8, of Patuxent, Md., sits on her dad's shoulders wearing his Navy lieutenant hat.  Carolyn Kaster, AP
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Jerrod Knight, a member of the Navy Ceremonial Guard,
Jerrod Knight, a member of the Navy Ceremonial Guard, cheers with the crowd.  Carolyn Kaster, AP
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Jamie Foxx addresses the crows during The Concert
Jamie Foxx addresses the crowd during The Concert for Valor.  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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Fatima Bastiao and Dave Pereira from northern New Jersey
Fatima Bastiao and Dave Pereira from northern New Jersey capture their moment on the National Mall. Hundreds of thousands were expected for the Concert of Valor in honor of Veteran's Day, featuring musical performances by Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, Dave Grohl, Eminem, Jennifer Hudson, Metallica, Rihanna and appearances by Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey.  Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Concert goers arrive on the National Mall. The show
Concert goers arrive on the National Mall. The show will air live on HBO and can also be found streaming online  Carolyn Kaster, AP
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People gather near the Washington Monument before the
People gather near the Washington Monument before the start of the Concert for Valor.  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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Crew members prepare the stage before the start of
Crew members prepare the stage before the start of the concert.  Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images
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U.S. Marine veteran John Hoffman from Montgomery Village,
U.S. Marine veteran John Hoffman from Montgomery Village, MD spent the afternoon on the National Mall.  Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Jessica Bronson and Alex Bronson, 6, from Bethesda,
Jessica Bronson and Alex Bronson, 6, from Bethesda, Md., began waiting at 10:30 a.m. on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the Veterans Day Concert for Valor.  Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Peter Duval, left, and Joe Cihak, students from Catholic
Peter Duval, left, and Joe Cihak, students from Catholic University, hold down their spots in the early afternoon on the National Mall.  Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Orcun Erzogan, 18, a language student from Turkey,
Orcun Erzogan, 18, a language student from Turkey, catches some Z's on the National Mall while waiting for the show.  Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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People gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.,
People gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., hours before the Concert for Valor begins.  Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
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Bruce Springsteen sings during a pre-show sound check.
Bruce Springsteen sings during a pre-show sound check.  Carolyn Kaster, AP
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A crowd estimated to be in the thousands waits for
A crowd estimated to be in the thousands waits for the start of the Concert for Valor.  Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images
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People wait for the concert with the US Capitol as
People wait for the concert with the US Capitol as a backdrop.  Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images
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