America's rich past is explored through documentaries on pivotal moments and events that shaped the nation.
America's past and present are shaped by influential figures, pivotal events, and significant resources, as explored through dramatic re-enactments and expert commentary.
1. New York: Part I - The Country and the City
Aired: Nov 14, 1999The next episode explores the pivotal year of 1609, when the Dutch arrival ha...
2. New York: Part II - Order and Disorder
Aired: Nov 15, 1999Discover how New York City transformed into a thriving hub of art, commerce, ...
3. New York: Part III - Sunshine and Shadow
Aired: Nov 16, 1999The next episode delves into the destructive consequences of unbridled ambiti...
4. New York: Part IV - The Power and the People
Aired: Nov 17, 1999Next episode, New York City begins a new era as the clock strikes midnight, m...
5. New York: Part V - Cosmopolis
Aired: Nov 18, 1999The next episode delves into the African-American experience, tracing the evo...
Aired: Jan 10, 2000Eleanor Roosevelt's remarkable life spanned over three decades of influential...
Aired: Jan 24, 2000A captivating biography of Harry Houdini will be explored in the next episode...
8. Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory
Aired: Jan 31, 2000The next episode explores the inspiring story of former slaves who come toget...
Aired: Feb 14, 2000The friendship between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr reaches a breaking p...
Aired: Feb 28, 2000John Brown's impassioned crusade against slavery is explored, as he dares to ...
Aired: Apr 23, 2000A two-part investigation delves into the complex and controversial legacy of ...
12. George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire - Part I
Aired: Apr 24, 2000George Wallace's presidential campaigns and a life-altering assassination att...
13. George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire - Part II
Aired: May 1, 2000The next episode explores the remarkable tale of the Jubilee Singers, a 19th-...
14. Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life
Aired: May 8, 2000The next episode delves into the life of Joe DiMaggio, renowned for his impre...
15. George Eastman: The Wizard of Photography
Aired: May 23, 2000George Eastman's revolutionary Kodak and Brownie cameras revolutionize the wa...
Main Cast
American Experience: The Great War: Transformed
Thirty Years of American Experience
Seasons: 37
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: PBS
Production Country: United States
Genres:Documentary, History, Biography
