The assassination of President James Garfield by Charles Guiteau sets off a landmark trial, featuring a groundbreaking defense strategy as the lawyers argue for "innocent by reason of insanity" for the first time in American legal history.
Aired: Aug 27, 1990Charles Lindbergh's life becomes increasingly turbulent after his historic fl...
Aired: Oct 15, 1990A three-hour program explores the complex dynamics of power and fragility tha...
Aired: Oct 15, 1990Richard M. Nixon's complex character is scrutinized in the next episode, exam...
Aired: Oct 15, 1990Richard M. Nixon's complex legacy is examined in the next episode, showcasing...
Aired: Oct 22, 1990The next episode delves into the 1929 stock market crash, offering a unique p...
Aired: Oct 29, 1990A groundbreaking endeavor to construct a transcontinental railroad from Sacra...
Aired: Nov 5, 1990The successful launch of Russia's first satellite in 1957 sends shockwaves ac...
Aired: Nov 19, 1990The assassination of President James Garfield by Charles Guiteau sets off a l...
Aired: Nov 26, 1990The next episode explores the triumphant completion of the transcontinental r...
Aired: Dec 10, 1990The next episode delves into the vibrant cultural heritage of Louisiana, trac...
Aired: Jan 7, 1991America's first amusement park takes a thrilling ride through its storied pas...
Aired: Jan 28, 1991The next episode explores the courageous stories of individuals who embarked ...
Aired: Feb 4, 1991Next episode: "Childhood Disrupted: The Little Evacuees Who Fled to America"
Main Cast
Appearances
Seasons: 37
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, History, Biography
