The next episode delves into the United States' dramatic shift from a hesitant global military presence to a dominant world power, highlighting the birth of the United Nations and America's ascension as a nuclear superpower.
Aired: Nov 12, 1972Alistair Cooke reminisces about his initial experiences in America, recalling...
Aired: Nov 19, 1972Spanish colonization in the west and French settlement in the east take diver...
Aired: Nov 26, 1972The early 16th and 17th centuries saw English dissenters and adventurers esta...
Aired: Dec 3, 1972The next episode delves into the pivotal War of Independence, showcasing the ...
Aired: Dec 10, 1972The next episode delves into the nation's roots, examining the Constitution a...
Aired: Dec 17, 1972American pioneers embark on a trailblazing journey from Daniel Boone to the "...
Aired: Dec 24, 1972The next episode delves into the turbulent past of slavery and life in the So...
Aired: Dec 31, 1972The railroad's impact sparks a transformation of the continent, birthing the ...
Aired: Jan 7, 1972The next episode delves into the swift growth of business and technology, rev...
Aired: Jan 14, 1973The next episode delves into the far-reaching impacts of mass immigration on ...
11. The Promise Fulfilled and the Promise Broken
Aired: Jan 21, 1972The next episode delves into the 1920s, exploring the intricate relationships...
Aired: Jan 28, 1973The next episode delves into the United States' dramatic shift from a hesitan...
Aired: Feb 4, 1973The next episode, The More Abundant Life, explores how 1960s and early 1970s ...
Appearances
Network: BBC Two
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Genres:Documentary, History
