At its height, the four-hour spectacle drew patriotic crowds of more than 250,000 to cheer on newly naturalized citizens, marching bands, and famous parade marshals.
The broadcast icon spoke to us about her passion for the child-abuse cause and memories of growing up in Baltimore.
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