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American Experience

Season 11 Episode 3: Hoover Dam

The iconic Hoover Dam, towering over 700 feet above the turbulent Colorado River, was a groundbreaking engineering marvel in its time.

Season 11 Episodes:

Episode 1 America 1900

1. America 1900

Aired: Nov 18, 1998

A nostalgic glimpse into early 20th century America is presented through a un...

Episode 3 Hoover Dam

3. Hoover Dam

Aired: Jan 18, 1999

The iconic Hoover Dam, towering over 700 feet above the turbulent Colorado Ri...

Episode 4 Alone on the Ice

4. Alone on the Ice

Aired: Feb 8, 1999

Next episode: "Polar Pioneer" - Commander Byrd's extraordinary winter at the ...

Episode 5 Rescue at Sea

5. Rescue at Sea

Aired: Feb 15, 1999

A catastrophic maritime disaster unfolds as two vessels collide in the treach...

Episode 8 Riding the Rails

8. Riding the Rails

Aired: May 17, 1999

Adolescents embark on a journey of self-discovery as they hop aboard freight ...

Episode 9 Fly Girls

9. Fly Girls

Aired: May 18, 1999

The next episode delves into the remarkable tale of the Women Airforce Servic...

Episode 10 MacArthur

10. MacArthur

Aired: May 24, 1999

The next episode explores the pivotal formative years and World War I experie...

Info about American Experience

Seasons: 37

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography