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.
Aired: Oct 4, 2004As Robert F. Kennedy grapples with the devastating aftermath of his brother's...
Aired: Jan 24, 2005The epic showdown between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling on June 22, 1938, sent ...
Aired: Jan 31, 2005Fidel Castro's life and legacy are spotlighted in the next episode, revealing...
4. Building the Alaska Highway
Aired: Feb 7, 2005A groundbreaking project unfolds as a 1,500-mile long highway begins to take ...
Aired: Feb 14, 2005The next episode examines the far-reaching effects of Alfred Kinsey's pioneer...
Aired: Apr 4, 2005Mary Pickford's rise from poverty to Hollywood fame and her enduring legacy a...
7. The Great Transatlantic Cable
Aired: Apr 11, 2005A pioneering entrepreneur, Cyrus Field, sets out to transform global connecti...
Aired: Apr 18, 2005A Hawaiian man's wrongful acquittal in 1931 sets off a chain reaction of viol...
Aired: May 2, 2005
10. The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Aired: May 9, 2005The next episode delves into the Carter Family's groundbreaking influence on ...
11. Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst
Aired: May 23, 2005The next episode delves into the enigmatic story of the Symbionese Liberation...
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
