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. T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (Part I)
Aired: Oct 6, 1996Theodore Roosevelt's presidency commenced unexpectedly in 1901 when he assume...
2. T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (Part II)
Aired: Oct 6, 1996The iconic scene of New York Harbor's ships is reversed, with smoke once agai...
3. The Richest Man in the World: Andrew Carnegie
Aired: Jan 20, 1997The next episode follows the journey of a young immigrant who overcomes adver...
Aired: Jan 27, 1997Lili'uokalani navigated her royal Hawaiian heritage alongside her interaction...
Aired: Feb 3, 1997The 1876 Centennial Exposition witnessed the groundbreaking introduction of t...
Aired: Feb 10, 1997Philo Farnsworth's revolutionary innovations in television technology had a p...
Aired: Feb 17, 1997The next episode delves into the transformative period of New York City's sub...
8. Around the World in 72 Days
Aired: Apr 14, 1997Nellie Bly embarks on a record-breaking adventure to circle the globe in reco...
Aired: Apr 28, 1997A pioneering journalist defies conventions to become a celebrated reporter, k...
Aired: May 12, 1997In the midst of a crippling 1890s depression, a gold rush sweeps across Ameri...
11. Vietnam: A Television History (Part 1 & 2)
Aired: May 26, 1997The next episode of "Vietnam: A Television History" examines the origins of t...
12. Vietnam: Parts III & IV - LBJ Goes to War/America Takes Charge
Aired: Jun 2, 1997The next episode delves into the intensification of US involvement in the war...
13. Vietnam: Parts V & VI - America's Enemy/Tet 1968
Aired: Jun 9, 1997The next episode, "America Takes Charge," delves into the experiences of GIs ...
14. Vietnam: Parts VII & VIII - Vietnamizing the War/Cambodia and Laos
Aired: Jun 16, 1997Intensifying conflict in Vietnam is examined through the perspectives of Nort...
15. Vietnam: Parts IX & X - Peace Is at Hand/Homefront USA
Aired: Jun 23, 1997During Tet 1968, North Vietnamese and Vietcong forces launched a bold and dev...
Aired: Jun 30, 1997The next episode explores the Vietnamization of the war, tracing the US troop...
17. Vietnam: A Television History (8): Cambodia and Laos
Aired: Jul 7, 1997The next episode of "Vietnam: A Television History" delves into America's inv...
18. Vietnam: A Television History (9): Peace is at Hand
Aired: Jul 14, 1997The next episode of "Vietnam: A Television History" explores the Paris peace ...
19. Vietnam: A Television History (10): Homefront USA
Aired: Jul 21, 1997The next episode explores the growing divide between Americans who backed and...
20. Vietnam: A Television History (11): The End of the Tunnel
Aired: Jul 28, 1997The final episode of "Vietnam: A Television History" is titled "The End of th...
30. T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (3): The Good Fight
Aired: Oct 7, 1996Theodore Roosevelt's presidency, marked by groundbreaking achievements, begin...
31. T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (4): Black Care
Aired: Oct 7, 1996Theodore Roosevelt's presidential dreams are shattered when he loses the 1912...
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
