American Experience
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE brings to life the compelling stories from our past!
Nazi Town, USA
S36 Ep1 | 52m 32s
The story of the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi group active across the US in the 1930s.
Fly with Me
S36 Ep2 | 1h 52m 39s
The lively but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it.
The Cancer Detectives
S36 Ep3 | 52m 54s
The untold story of the people who fought tirelessly to save women from cervical cancer.
Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal
S36 Ep4 | 1h 52m 30s
The story of housewives who led a grassroots movement to galvanize the Superfund Bill.
The Riot Report
S36 Ep5 | 1h 53m 4s
When US inner cities erupted in violence in 1967, LBJ created a commission to investigate.
The American Vice President
S36 Ep6 | 52m 36s
A look at the US vice presidency, from constitutional afterthought to position of political import.
American Coup: Wilmington 1898
S36 Ep7 | 1h 51m 27s
The little-known story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’etat in Wilmington, NC.
The Lie Detector
S35 Ep1 | 52m 45s
The story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern justice.
Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming A Space
S35 Ep2 | 1h 52m 24s
The influential author and anthropologist whose work reclaimed and honored Black life.
Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History
S35 Ep3 | 52m 17s
Discover the unexpected history behind Monopoly, America’s favorite board game.
The Movement and the “Madman”
S35 Ep4 | 1h 22m 29s
Discover the story of the 1969 showdown between President Nixon and the antiwar movement.
The Sun Queen
S35 Ep5 | 52m 22s
Unsung scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun.
Casa Susanna
S35 Ep6 | 1h 36m 51s
Casa Susanna was a refuge for transgender women and cross-dressing men in the 1950s-60s.
The Busing Battleground
S35 Ep7 | 1h 52m 38s
Revisit 1970s Boston, when court-mandated school integration unleashed racial unrest.
The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi’s Schools
S35 Ep8 | 1h 47m 20s
The story of a Mississippi town’s effort to integrate its public schools in 1970.
The War on Disco
S35 Ep9 | 51m 27s
Explore the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music.
Riveted: The History of Jeans
S34 Ep1 | 52m 39s
Discover the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment.
The American Diplomat
S34 Ep2 | 52m 43s
Three Black diplomats who broke racial barriers at the State Department during Cold War.
Flood in the Desert
S34 Ep3 | 52m 45s
Explore the 1928 dam collapse, the second deadliest disaster in California history.
Plague at the Golden Gate
S34 Ep4 | 1h 52m 39s
Discover how bubonic plague in 1900 set off fear and anti-Asian sentiment in San Francisco
Part 1 |Taken Hostage | American Experience
S34 Ep5 | 1h 52m 24s
The Iran hostage crisis through the stories of those whose ordeal riveted the world.
Part 2 |Taken Hostage | American Experience
S34 Ep6 | 1h 51m 34s
The Iran hostage crisis through the stories of those whose ordeal riveted the world.
The Blinding of Isaac Woodard
S33 Ep3 | 1h 52m 23s
How a horrific incident of racial violence became catalyst for the civil rights movement.
The Blinding of Isaac Woodard, Spanish
S33 Ep42 | 1h 52m 49s
The Blinding of Isaac Woodard with Spanish subtitles.
Rachel Carson
S29 Ep3 | 1h 53m 15s
The woman whose groundbreaking books revolutionized our relationship to the natural world.
The Perfect Crime
S28 Ep5 | 52m 3s
After attempting to commit the perfect crime, would two boys get the death penalty?
The Boys of ’36
S28 Ep7 | 52m 55s
The story of nine young men from Washington who captured gold at the 1936 Olympic Games.
The Big Burn
S27 Ep4 | 52m 12s
In the summer of 1910, the largest fire in American history raged in the Northern Rockies.
The Great Famine
S23 Ep8 | 52m 20s
The story of the American effort to relieve starvation in 1921 Soviet Russia.
Stonewall Uprising
S23 Ep9 | 1h 20m 50s
The Stonewall riots marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement.
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
S21 Ep1 | 1h 49m 38s
The man behind the atomic bomb is put on trial for suspected communist ties in 1954.
Roberto Clemente
S20 Ep7 | 52m 21s
The exceptional life and career of Puerto Rican baseball star Roberto Clemente.
Zoot Suit Riots
S14 Ep6 | 51m 32s
In June 1943, Los Angeles erupted into the worst race riots in the city to date.
Fatal Flood
S13 Ep2 | 51m 35s
In 1927, the Mississippi River flooded from New Orleans, leaving a million people homeless
The Presidents: Reagan (Part 1)
S10 Ep6 | 1h 50m 17s
A biography from American Experience's collection of presidential portraits.
Surviving the Dust Bowl
S10 Ep8 | 51m 28s
The Dust Bowl brought drought, dust, disease and death to the Midwest for nearly a decade.
The Presidents: Reagan (Part 2)
S10 Ep11 | 1h 53m 50s
Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century.
The Presidents: LBJ (Part 2)
S4 Ep2 | 1h 50m 24s
Follow LBJ from rural Texas to his ascendancy to the presidency after the assassination of JFK.
Grand Central: Crisis Leads to Opportunity
2m 19s
Chief Engineer William Wilgus solved the issue of capacity by using electric trains.
The Design of Grand Central
1m 7s
Reed and Stem's design somewhat survived, but Warren's vision came to define Grand Central
Olympian Profile: Caryn Davies
3m 23s
Olympian Caryn Davies adjusts to "real life" after retiring from elite sports.
Olympian Profile: Bryan Volpenhein
3m 25s
Olympian Bryan Volpenhein now coaches the next generation of rowing athletes.
Olympian Profile: Andrew Campbell
3m 6s
Rower Andrew Campbell is headed to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Olympian Profile: Katelin Snyder
2m 53s
Katelin Snyder is the coxswain for the US Women's Eight at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Radio Coverage of the 1936 Olympics
5m 28s
Listen to the radio broadcast of the men's eight-oared race at the 1936 Olympic Games.
Roberto Clemente (español)
52m 21s
La excepcional vida y carrera de la estrella puertorriqueña del beisbol Roberto Clemente.
Riveted: The History of Jeans (español)
52m 39s
Descubra la fascinante historia de esta icónica prenda de vestir norteamericana.
The American Diplomat (español)
52m 43s
Tres diplomáticos negros que rompieron las barreras raciales en el Dpto. de Estado.
Zoot Suit Riots (español)
51m 32s
En 1943, se desataron en LA, los peores disturbios raciales en la ciudad hasta la fecha.
Flood in the Desert (español)
52m 45s
Explore el derrumbe de la represa en 1928, el segundo desastre más mortal en California.
Plague at the Golden gate (español)
1h 52m 39s
Descubra cómo la peste bubónica desató miedo y sentir antiasiático en San Francisco.
Fatal Flood (español)
51m 35s
En 1927, la inundación del río Misisipi dejó a 1 millón de personas sin hogar.
Trailer | Nazi Town, USA
S36 Ep1 | 1m 26s
The story of the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi group active across the US in the 1930s.
Trailer | Fly with Me
S36 Ep2 | 2m 2s
The lively but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it.
Trailer | The Cancer Detectives
S36 Ep3 | 1m 35s
The untold story of the people who fought tirelessly to save women from cervical cancer.
Chapter 1 | Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal
S36 Ep4 | 8m 45s
Watch a preview of Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal.
Trailer | The Riot Report
S36 Ep5 | 2m 20s
When US inner cities erupted in violence in 1967, LBJ created a commission to investigate.
Trailer | The American Vice President
S36 Ep6 | 2m 3s
What happens when the president is unable to serve? Explore the dramatic period between 1963 and 197
History’s Veepstakes
S36 Ep6 | 5m 2s
Can the right running mate can make or break a presidential campaign?
How the vice presidency went from pitiful to powerful
S36 Ep6 | 2m 33s
Discover how the vice presidency has evolved over time.
Gerald Ford’s First White House
S36 Ep6 | 1m 37s
For ten days, the “White House” was an unassuming colonial home in suburban Alexandria, Virginia.
Trailer | American Coup: Wilmington 1898
S36 Ep7 | 2m
The little-known story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’etat in Wilmington, NC.
Chapter 1 | American Coup: Wilmington 1898
S36 Ep7 | 8m 24s
Watch a preview of American Coup: Wilmington 1898
When is a photo an act of resistance?
S36 Ep7 | 2m 58s
Beautiful, intimate photographs of a society in the crosshairs of white supremacy.
The coalition that challenged white supremacy in the Old South.
S36 Ep7 | 3m 32s
Just decades after the Civil War, a multi-racial political alliance won control of North Carolina.
Chapter 1 | The Lie Detector
S35 Ep1 | 10m 24s
The story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern justice.
Teaser | Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming A Space
S35 Ep2 | 30s
The influential author and anthropologist whose work reclaimed and honored Black life.
Chapter 1 | Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space
S35 Ep2 | 10m 15s
The influential author and anthropologist whose work reclaimed and honored Black life.
The Films of Zora Neale Hurston
S35 Ep2 | 2m 58s
Interview with filmmaker Tracy Heather Strain about the ethnographic work of Hurston.
Zora Neale Hurston, In Her Own Words
S35 Ep2 | 1m 44s
A glimpse into the anthropologist’s trailblazing practice, as described by Hurston herself
Trailer | Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History
S35 Ep3 | 1m 15s
Discover the unexpected history behind Monopoly, America’s favorite board game.
Chapter 1 | Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History
S35 Ep3 | 10m 43s
Watch a preview of Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History.
The Woman Behind Monopoly
S35 Ep3 | 4m 44s
Monopoly might be America's favorite board game, but it has a surprising secret.
Teaser | The Movement and the “Madman”
S35 Ep4 | 30s
Discover the story of the 1969 showdown between President Nixon and the antiwar movement.
Chapter 1 | The Movement and the “Madman”
S35 Ep4 | 12m 5s
Watch a preview of The Movement and the "Madman"
Trailer | The Sun Queen
S35 Ep5 | 1m 29s
Unsung scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun.
The Dover Sun House
S35 Ep5 | 3m 39s
The first modern house to be heated by nothing but the sun was designed by Mária Telkes.
A Solar Pioneer’s Challenge to Women
S35 Ep5 | 2m 17s
Inventor Mária Telkes wanted women scientists to reach for the sun.
Off the Grid: New Mexico
S35 Ep5 | 6m 9s
Find out what modern off-grid living looks like at a 25-acre homestead in New Mexico.
Off the Grid: Minnesota
S35 Ep5 | 6m 1s
Explore off-grid life in a one-bedroom cabin in the Northern Minnesota woods.
Off the Grid: Vermont
S35 Ep5 | 5m 32s
Find out how one family lives on a one-acre off grid market farm in Vermont.
Trailer | Casa Susanna
S35 Ep6 | 2m 10s
Casa Susanna was a refuge for transgender women and cross-dressing men in the 1950s-60s.
(Trans)formation: The Story of Christine Jorgensen
S35 Ep6 | 14m 57s
Christine Jorgensen was one of the first people to undergo gender affirmation surgery.
A Transgender Icon on the Place She Felt Safest
S35 Ep6 | 1m 58s
The diary of a magical night at Casa Susanna.
Trailer | The Busing Battleground
S35 Ep7 | 1m 53s
Revisit 1970s Boston, when court-mandated school integration unleashed racial unrest.
From the Vault: Bill Russell
S35 Ep7 | 2m 18s
Bill Russell addressed the thousands of students gathered for the Freedom Stay-Out.
The Busing Battleground: Who’s Who
S35 Ep7 | 59s
In September 1974, Boston schools prepared to integrate via a court-mandated busing plan.
School Integration
S35 Ep7 | 4m 47s
In 1969, Supreme Court ordered the immediate desegregation of American schools.
The Battle for Bilingual Education
S35 Ep7 | 4m 41s
How Asian and Latino activists took on the education system in Boston and won.
Chapter 1 | The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi’s Schools
S35 Ep8 | 12m 45s
Watch a preview of The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi's Schools.
Trailer | The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi’s Schools
S35 Ep8 | 1m 25s
The story of a Mississippi town’s effort to integrate its public schools in 1970.
Teaser | The War on Disco
S35 Ep9 | 30s
Explore the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music.
From the Vault: Henri Belolo
S35 Ep9 | 2m 50s
French music producer Henri Belolo tells the origin story of the Village People.
Where did disco come from?
S35 Ep9 | 3m 59s
The origin story behind the Seventies most signature sound.
Trailer | Riveted: The History of Jeans
S34 Ep1 | 1m 45s
Discover the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment.
When Blue Jeans Got a Bad Name
S34 Ep1 | 7m 14s
4,000 motorcycle riders, wearing leather jackets and blue jeans roared into Hollister.
Chapter 1 | Riveted: The History of Jeans
S34 Ep1 | 11m 41s
Watch a preview of Riveted: The History of Jeans
Black Cowboys on the Silver Screen
S34 Ep1 | 6m 39s
The real cowboys were (and still are) way more diverse than what people saw in the movies.
Edward Dudley
S34 Ep2 | 45s
Appointed as a minister to Liberia in 1948, Edward Dudley became an ambassador 1949.
Carl Rowan
S34 Ep2 | 52s
Carl Rowan: One of the highest ranking African Americans in the State Department.
Terence Todman
S34 Ep2 | 53s
Terence Todman's diplomatic career achieved him the prestigious rank of career ambassador.
Trailer | The American Diplomat
S34 Ep2 | 1m 46s
Explores the lives and legacies of three African American ambassadors.
Reframing The March on Washington
S34 Ep2 | 9m 47s
President Johnson tasked Carl Rowan to oversee the documentary on March on Washington.
Trailer | Flood in the Desert
S34 Ep3 | 1m 51s
Explore the 1928 dam collapse, the second deadliest disaster in California history.
William Mulholland
S34 Ep3 | 52s
In 1922, Mulholland began building the St. Francis Dam to meet the needs of Los Angeles.
Owens Valley Paiute
S34 Ep3 | 55s
The Paiute people built sophisticated irrigation canals to channel water in California.
Big Dams of the American West
S34 Ep3 | 1m 48s
Beginning in the 1930s, large dams were built on important watersheds.
Trailer | Plague at the Golden Gate
S34 Ep4 | 1m 46s
How the bubonic plague in 1900 set off fear and anti-Asian sentiment in San Francisco.
Dr. Joseph Kinyoun
S34 Ep4 | 44s
Dr. Joseph Kinyoun was a leader in the diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases.
The War on Rats
S34 Ep4 | 1m 41s
The war against rats helped end the bubonic plague outbreak in San Francisco.
Rupert Blue
S34 Ep4 | 44s
In 1901, Rupert Blue launched a health campaign that ended a deadly bubonic plague.
The Chinese Six Companies
S34 Ep4 | 5m 36s
On May 28, 1900, San Francisco policemen formed a perimeter around Chinatown.
Ng Poon Chew
S34 Ep4 | 44s
Ng Poon Chew was a writer, a publisher and an advocate for Chinese American civil rights.
San Francisco’s Bubonic Plague Cover-up
S34 Ep4 | 3m 58s
Word spreads of a bubonic plague outbreak in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
Trailer | Taken Hostage
S34 Ep5 | 3m 14s
The Iran hostage crisis through the stories of those whose ordeal riveted the world.
Operation Ajax
S34 Ep5 | 6m 8s
The secret U.S. and U.K. plan to put the Shah in control of Iran in 1953.
Jimmy Carter
S34 Ep5 | 58s
With the Iran hostage crisis, President Carter faced one of the biggest challenges.
Barry Rosen
S34 Ep5 | 46s
Barry Rosen was the press attaché at the U.S. embassy during the Iran hostage crisis.
Ways A Rescue Mission Can Go Wrong
S34 Ep5 | 3m 40s
Colonel James Q. Roberts recalls the details of the failed Iran Hostage rescue mission.
The event that held the news hostage
S34 Ep5 | 3m 55s
The Iran Hostage crisis in 1979 changed the modern mediascape forever.
Trailer | Goin’ Back to T-Town | American Experience
S33 Ep0 | 30s
A thriving Black community in Tulsa that rebuilt after a 1921 racially-motivated massacre.
Greenwood
S33 Ep0 | 1m 19s
Greenwood in Tulsa became a thriving business district known as “Black Wall Street.”
Last Days in Afghanistan
10m 26s
Filmmaker Rory Kennedy on America’s final days in Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Elizebeth Friedman: Cryptanalyst Pioneer
S33 Ep1 | 1m 6s
Friedman’s codebreaking in WWII enabled the US to win the “Battle of the Atlantic”.
William Friedman: Cryptologist
S33 Ep1 | 1m 14s
A Jewish immigrant from Russia, William F. Friedman became a codebreaker for the U.S.
Extended Trailer | The Codebreaker | American Experience
S33 Ep1 | 1m 25s
The fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst.
Trailer | The Codebreaker | American Experience
S33 Ep1 | 30s
The fascinating story of the groundbreaking cryptanalyst, Elizebeth Smith Friedman.
Extended Trailer | Voice of Freedom | American Experience
S33 Ep2 | 1m 40s
Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe.
The Voice of Marian Anderson
S33 Ep2 | 1m 9s
The New York Times hailed Marian Anderson as “one of the great singers of our time.”
Walter F. White
S33 Ep2 | 1m 18s
Walter White was an African American civil rights activist from Atlanta, Georgia.
Trailer | Voice of Freedom | American Experience
S33 Ep2 | 30s
Hailed as a voice that “comes around once in a hundred years” by maestros in Europe.
Trailer | Blinding of Isaac Woodard | American Experience
S33 Ep3 | 30s
In 1946, a local police chief savagely beat and permanently blinded a Black army sergeant.
Extended Trailer | Blinding of Isaac Woodard
S33 Ep3 | 2m
How a horrific racial violence became a powerful catalyst for the civil rights movement.
Isaac Woodard
S33 Ep3 | 1m 4s
Isaac Woodard was a decorated African American WWII Veteran from South Carolina.
Judge Julius Waties Waring
S33 Ep3 | 1m 7s
Judge Waring became an unexpected civil rights champion with rulings on pivotal cases.
Chapter 1 | The Blinding of Isaac Woodard
S33 Ep3 | 10m 31s
Watch a preview of The Blinding of Isaac Woodard.
The War at Home
S33 Ep3 | 7m 53s
Booker T. Spicely was a Black soldier fatally shot by a white bus driver in 1944.
Extended Trailer | American Oz
S33 Ep4 | 1m 50s
The life and times of L. Frank Baum, creator of the beloved The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
L. Frank Baum
S33 Ep4 | 1m 15s
An actor, businessman and writer, L. Frank Baum published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Trailer | American Oz
S33 Ep4 | 30s
Explore the life and times of L. Frank Baum, creator of the beloved The Wonderful Wizard o
Matilda Joslyn Gage
S33 Ep4 | 1m 15s
Matilda Joslyn Gage was an American author and women’s rights advocate.
Trailer | Billy Graham
S33 Ep5 | 30s
One of the best-known and most influential religious leaders of the 20th century.
Billy Graham: American Evangelist
S33 Ep5 | 1m 14s
Billy Graham was an American evangelist and preacher.
Billy Graham Crusades
S33 Ep5 | 1m 14s
Billy Graham drew national attention with sermons in tented revivals, known as “crusades.”
Extended Trailer | Billy Graham
S33 Ep5 | 2m 8s
One of the best-known and most influential religious leaders of the 20th century.
Trailer | Sandra Day O’Connor: The First
S33 Ep6 | 2m 20s
Discover the story of the Supreme Court’s first female justice, Sandra Day O'Connor.
Chapter 1 | Sandra Day O’Connor: The First
S33 Ep6 | 9m 24s
Watch a preview of Sandra Day O'Connor: The First.
Sandra Day O’Connor: First Woman on the Supreme Court
S33 Ep6 | 1m 10s
Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice.
Trailer | Citizen Hearst
S33 Ep43 | 1m 45s
Explore the life of William Randolph Hearst, who transformed how Americans get the news.
Joseph Pulitzer
S33 Ep43 | 1m 18s
A noted journalist, Joseph Pulitzer became a newspaper owner at age 25.
Marion Davies
S33 Ep43 | 1m 18s
Marion Davies was the mistress of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst.
Millicent Hearst
S33 Ep43 | 1m 18s
Millicent Hearst was married to the media tycoon William Randolph Hearst.
Mississippi Justice
13m 49s
The 1964 triple civil rights murders—involving the Klan, police and a state spy agency.
Teaser | McCarthy | American Experience
S32 Ep1 | 1m 48s
The rise and fall of Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who led a Cold War crusade against Communists.
Trailer | McCarthy | American Experience
S32 Ep1 | 30s
the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, who led a Cold War crusade against Communists.
Joseph McCarthy: Senator of Anti-Communism
S32 Ep1 | 1m 6s
The McCarthy hearings are now emblematic of the 1950s "Red Scare."
Roy Cohn: Chief Counsel for McCarthy
S32 Ep1 | 1m 5s
Senator Joseph McCarthy hired Roy Cohn in 1953 as Chief Counsel.
Margaret Chase Smith
S32 Ep1 | 1m 17s
Senator Margaret Chase Smith was the first senator to stand up to Joseph McCarthy.
Langston Hughes on Trial
S32 Ep1 | 4m 39s
Author Langston Hughes was called before Sen. McCarthy’s Subcommittee on Investigations.
McCarthyism: Anatomy of an Investigation
S32 Ep1 | 5m 50s
McCarthy declared to Congress that scholar Owen Lattimore was a "top Russian spy."
Trailer | The Poison Squad | American Experience
S32 Ep2 | 30s
'The Poison Squad' tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley.
Dr. Harvey Wiley: Father of Pure Food
S32 Ep2 | 1m 4s
During his time at the USDA, Dr. Harvey Wiley grew concerned about food safety and purity.
The Poison Squad
S32 Ep2 | 1m 13s
Harvey Wiley recruited volunteers to test the effects of chemical preservatives in food.
Trailer | The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
S32 Ep3 | 29s
Story of the man who would lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture programs.
Search for high-yield Wheat
S32 Ep3 | 1m 6s
Norman Borlaug pioneered “shuttle breeding” which sped up the wheat breeding process.
Chapter 1 | The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
S32 Ep3 | 10m 5s
Watch a preview of The Man Who Tried to Feed the World.
Criticism and Hurricane Katrina
S32 Ep4 | 6m 11s
President Bush was criticized for his administration's response to Hurricane Katrina.
Enhanced Interrogation Techniques
S32 Ep4 | 4m 55s
President Bush was shaken when torture was revealed at Abu Ghraib.
Financial Crisis
S32 Ep4 | 3m 50s
President Bush confronted the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression.
Media Gaffes
S32 Ep4 | 2m 7s
President Bush shone when he met voters in person, but that was not the case on television
Occupying Iraq
S32 Ep4 | 3m 45s
Within weeks after the U.S. took Baghdad, Iraq ground to a halt and became a free-for-all.
Saddam Hussein
S32 Ep4 | 3m 49s
President Bush was dissatisfied with Bin Laden’s escape and the collapse of the Taliban.
The Fighter Pilot
S32 Ep4 | 2m 36s
To avoid combat in Vietnam, George W. Bush joined the 147th Texas Air National Guard.
The Surge of Troops in Iraq
S32 Ep4 | 3m 18s
To sell the surge to America, President Bush took a rare step — admit his mistake.
The Weapons of Mass Destruction
S32 Ep4 | 5m 21s
Did the Bush administration mislead the public to go to war?
Extended Trailer | George W. Bush| American Experience
S32 Ep4 | 2m 37s
The latest in our award-winning series of presidential biographies, George W. Bush.
Trailer | George W. Bush| American Experience
S32 Ep4 | 30s
The latest in our award-winning series of presidential biographies, George W. Bush.
Chapter 1 | George W. Bush, Part 2
S32 Ep5 | 8m 56s
The life and presidency of George W. Bush, from his unorthodox road to the presidency.
Trailer | George W. Bush, Part 2 | American Experience
S32 Ep5 | 30s
Part Two opens with the ensuing war in Iraq and continues through Bush’s second term.
Ted Fujita | Mr. Tornado | American Experience
S32 Ep8 | 1m 16s
Ted Fujita's work on severe weather patterns earned Fujita the nickname “Mr. Tornado.”
Trailer | Mr. Tornado| American Experience
S32 Ep8 | 30s
Ted Fujita's groundbreaking work in research and applied science saved thousands of lives.
The “Super Outbreak”
S32 Ep8 | 1m 16s
The extraordinary tornado occurrence in April 1974 was named the “Super Outbreak.”
Extended Trailer | The Vote | American Experience
S32 Ep9 | 2m 8s
The hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote.
Ida B Wells : The Advocate
S32 Ep9 | 1m 24s
Ida B. Wells was a prominent journalist who exposed racial violence in the South.
Alice Paul: The Militant
S32 Ep9 | 1m 7s
Alice Paul joined the 'suffragettes' while studying in London to demand the right to vote.
Harriot Stanton Blatch: I Believe in Women
S32 Ep9 | 1m 20s
Harriot S. Blatch believed working-class women were the key to win the ballot.
Carrie Chapman Catt: The Politician
S32 Ep9 | 1m 25s
Carrie Chapman Catt was the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
From Women’s Suffrage to the ERA
S32 Ep9 | 7m 42s
Is the U.S. at a tipping point in the nearly 100-year-long fight to ratify the ERA?
She Resisted
S32 Ep9 | 59s
Celebrate the strategies and tactics of the movement in a new interactive experience.
Trailer | The Vote | American Experience
S32 Ep9 | 30s
The dramatic story of the hard-fought campaign by American women for the right to vote.
The Early Suffragists
S32 Ep9 | 1m 29s
They united to abolish slavery and advance the rights of women in the 19th Century.
The Ongoing Fight
S32 Ep9 | 10m 1s
Before women's suffrage, Black women led the fight for voting rights—and still do today.
The Race to Ratification
S32 Ep9 | 13m 52s
New York women came together to push for their state’s ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Trailer | The Vote, Part 2
S32 Ep10 | 30s
Part Two shows the mounting dispute over strategies and the pervasive racism in the South.
The Medical Committee for Human Rights
4m 9s
The Medical Committee for Human Rights formed at the beginning of Freedom Summer in 1964.
The Gifts of Tony Sarg | American Experience | PBS
7m 50s
Tony Sarg's sea monster stalked the coast of Nantucket before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day.
Simplicity in the White House
1m 38s
On February 2, Carter addressed the nation in a fireside chat on energy.
Hamilton Disston: Pioneering Everglades Developer
S31 Ep1 | 1m 15s
Hamilton Disston visioned the Everglades into dry land for cultivation.
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas
S31 Ep1 | 1m 33s
A reporter for The Miami Herald, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas advocated for conservation.
The Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928
S31 Ep1 | 1m 30s
The Okeechobee Hurricane claimed one of the highest death tolls of any natural disasters.
The Price of Feathers
S31 Ep1 | 3m 35s
The plume trend let to the mass slaughter of the highly prized plumed birds in Florida.
Sealab: Trailer
S31 Ep2 | 30s
Discover the forgotten story of the Navy’s aquanauts, who pioneered undersea exploration.
George Bond: Diving Pioneer
S31 Ep2 | 1m
An American doctor and Navy officer, Captain George Bond spearheaded Sealab I, II and III.
Scott Carpenter: Astronaut to Aquanaut
S31 Ep2 | 1m 4s
Scott Carpenter was both a NASA astronaut and an aquanaut with the U.S. Navy.
Chasing the Moon: Teaser
S31 Ep3 | 1m 3s
Join American Experience and PBS to relive the journey that defined a generation.
Teaser #1: Countdown | Chasing the Moon
S31 Ep3 | 30s
Countdown to relive the journey that defined a generation.
Teaser #2: Chasing | Chasing the Moon
S31 Ep3 | 30s
Join American Experience and PBS to relive the journey that defined a generation.
Wernher Von Braun: Rocket Scientist
S31 Ep3 | 1m 27s
Wernher Von Braun was a German-born, American rocket engineer.
Poppy Northcutt: Return to Earth Specialist
S31 Ep3 | 1m 16s
Frances “Poppy” Northcutt was the first female engineer to work in NASA’s Mission Control.
Michael Collins: Third man of Apollo 11
S31 Ep3 | 1m 12s
Michael Collins was an astronaut from the third group named by NASA in October 1963.
Official Trailer | Chasing the Moon | PBS
S31 Ep3 | 30s
The mission that changed everything. Chasing the Moon premieres July 8, 2019 on PBS.
Ed Dwight: First African American Candidate for Space
S31 Ep3 | 1m 9s
Ed Dwight Jr. was the first African American to be trained as an astronaut.
How NASA Sold Us a Trip to the Moon: Chasing the Moon
S31 Ep3 | 6m 6s
To win the space race, NASA had to market the moon to the American public.
Space Law, The Next Generation: Chasing the Moon
S31 Ep3 | 5m 56s
Private companies planning lunar missions. Who’s in charge in outer space?
The Desegregation of Huntsville
S31 Ep3 | 9m 24s
Civil rights activists in Huntsville, Alabama formed a “psychological warfare committee”.
The Moon’s Lasting Pull
S31 Ep3 | 4m 20s
Long before we reached the moon’s surface, the moon has held special meaning for humanity.
Official Trailer |Chasing the Moon, Part 2 | PBS
S31 Ep4 | 30s
Preview Part 2 of Chasing the Moon. Airs July 9 at 9/8c on PBS.
Official Trailer |Chasing the Moon, Part 3 | PBS
S31 Ep5 | 30s
Preview Chasing the Moon Part 3. Airs July 10 at 9/8c on PBS.
Trailer | Woodstock
S31 Ep6 | 2m 1s
In 1969, about half a million people gathered at a farm in upstate New York to hear music.
Official Trailer | Woodstock | PBS
S31 Ep6 | 30s
They came for the concert of their lives, but most experienced something far more profound
Wavy Gravy: “Please Chief” of Woodstock
S31 Ep6 | 1m 13s
Hugh Romney, aka Wavy Gravy, was an American figure of the 1960s counter culture.
Max Yasgur: Woodstock’s unexpected champion
S31 Ep6 | 1m 7s
Max Yasgur, a dairy farmer agreed to host Woodstock on his property.
Joel Rosenman: Woodstock Producer
S31 Ep6 | 1m 13s
In 1969, Joel Rosenman and his partners met to brainstorm what would become Woodstock.
The Sound of Woodstock
S31 Ep6 | 6m 27s
Bill Hanley made Woodstock sound system that forever shaped our collective memory.
Official Trailer | The Feud | PBS
S31 Ep7 | 30s
The most famous family conflict in American history, the Hatfield-McCoy feud.
Randolph “Randall” McCoy
S31 Ep7 | 1m 4s
In 1878, Randall McCoy accused a relative of Anderson Hatfield of stealing their hog.
Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield
S31 Ep7 | 55s
Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield earned a reputation for being fearless.
Trailer | Jubilee Singers
S31 Ep8 | 30s
Former slaves who battled prejudice & oppression to sing their way into a nation’s heart.
The Women of Avenger Fields
1m 17s
During WWII, more than 1,000 women left homes and jobs and became the first females pilots
Le Chemin des Dames
5m 42s
Word of these caves and this graffiti had been passed down from generation to generation.
Executive Producer Mark Samels on what's coming to American Experience in early 2018.
The Secret of Tuxedo Park: Trailer
30s
The story of the Wall Street tycoon whose radar technology helped win World War II.
The vast economic disparities of the Gilded Age sparked a debate that still rages today.
Into the Amazon: Candido Rondon
1m 13s
Considered the Lewis and Clark of Brazil, Rondon kept Roosevelt alive through the journey.
Into the Amazon: Theodore Roosevelt
1m 17s
Roosevelt’s trip down the River of Doubt in Brazil’s Amazon almost brought him to death.
Into the Amazon: Kermit Roosevelt
1m 28s
When Theodore pleaded with Kermit to leave him behind to save the expedition, he refused.
Blizzard of 1888
1m 8s
One of the worst blizzards in American history, four feet of snow and hundreds dead.
Filming in the Amazon
1m 16s
A filmmaking team ventures into the Amazon to bring to life Roosevelt’s harrowing journey.
Filming with Wildlife
1m 26s
Snakes and spiders are just a few of the things this filmmaking team encountered.
Isolated Tribes
3m 17s
Approximately 100 Amazon rainforest tribes have not interacted with the modern world.
Tycoon Turned Scientist
1m 31s
Alfred Loomis made millions and went on to develop the technology that helped win WWII.
In the 1930s, nearly every leading scientist in America visited a private laboratory.
The Rad Lab
1m 34s
The “Rad Lab” was the main research facility for the American radar program in WW II.
Andrew Carnegie: Man of Steel
1m 17s
His family arrived in the U.S. penniless, but Andrew Carnegie made an unimaginable wealth.
J.P. Morgan: The Financier
1m 9s
When one of the richest men in America feared a collapse of the U.S. dollar, he had a plan
Henry George: From Poverty to Politics
1m 35s
Henry George’s message about the haves and the have nots helped ignite a movement.
Mary Elizabeth Lease: The Advocate
1m 32s
Women couldn’t run for elected office in Kansas, but Mary Elizabeth Lease was a force.
Golden Rule Jones
1m 8s
The Gilded Age entrepreneur offered a workplace that was guided by the golden rule.
An Attorney General Targeted
1m 26s
In 1919, A. Mitchell Palmer created the “Radical Division” within the Justice Department.
Becoming J. Edgar Hoover
1m 25s
The law school grad was asked to run the “Radical Division” at the Justice Department.
The Palmer Raids
1m 39s
Many feared the 1919 raids went too far — violating the civil liberties of people.
A young Navy wife made a drastic rape allegation against five nonwhite Hawaiians in 1931.
This is my brother
5m 33s
Who is this? Our team turned to Facebook, then headed to Memphis to find out.
A Ride Through Memphis
2m 18s
Fifty years after Dr. King's assassination, two long-time Memphis residents talk about the
First White Settlers in Hawai’i
1m 8s
The first white Americans to settle in the Islands arrived in the 1820s.
The Hawaiian people had done everything in their power not to be annexed by the U.S.
PBS Previews: The Chinese Exclusion Act
1m 30s
Get an inside look at the making of The Chinese Exclusion Act, premiering May 29 at 8/7c.
United States v. Wong Kim Ark
2m 39s
In 1898, the Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark had acquired U.S. citizenship at birth.
The U.S. In Hitler’s Olympics
1m 13s
Max Schmeling convinced the U.S. Olympic Committee to attend the 1936 Olympic games.
The “Scopes Monkey Trial”
2m 26s
In 1925, the “Scopes Monkey Trial” pit traditional Christian beliefs against evolution.
The Chinese Exclusion Act: Promo
30s
On May 6, 1882, President Chester A. Arthur signed into law The Chinese Exclusion Act.
In 1882, President Chester A. Arthur signed into law the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Victims of Bonnie and Clyde
2m 1s
In April 1933, the Barrow gang holed up in Joplin, Missouri for a break from the road.
RFK Announces King’s Death
2m 32s
On April 4, 1968, RFK delivered the news of Dr. King’s assassination in Indianapolis.
Hoops and Laughter: The Harlem Globetrotters
3m 33s
A team of African American basketball players from Chicago began touring the Midwest as tc
The Circus | Coming October 2018
1m
"The Circus" explores the history of this distinctly popular American entertainment.
The Luckiest Man
2m 31s
Seemingly impervious to injury or illness, Yankee slugger Lou Gehrig never missed a game.
The Eugenics Crusade: Trailer
30s
The shocking history of the early 20th-century campaign to breed a “better” American race.
Explore the history of this popular, influential and distinctly American form of entertain
The Circus: Episode 1 Trailer
30s
Explore the early days of this popular, influential and distinctly American form of entert
The Circus: Episode 2 Trailer
30s
Revisit the heyday of America’s traveling circus and meet the showmen who created it.
Letter From A Father
2m 6s
In 2001, George H.W. Bush wrote a letter for history, addressed to his children.
Jumbo: The Elephant
1m 21s
The sale of Jumbo, the African elephant to P.T. Barnum causes an uproar in England.
Charles Davenport
1m 25s
In 1910, Charles Davenport founded Eugenics Record Office to collect human heredity data.
The Ringling Brothers
1m 14s
The Ringling Brothers expanded from a tiny regional circus to this large traveling circus.
Eugene O’Neill: Playwright and Nobel laureate
2m 21s
Pulitzer prize winner & Nobel laureate, Eugene O’Neill revolutionized the American stage.
P.G. Lowery and the Spread of African-American Music
2m 47s
P.G. Lowery’s all-black band gained early twentieth century fame through the circus.
John Harvey Kellogg
1m 19s
Besides inventing Corn Flakes, John Kellogg helped promote the American Eugenics movement.
Genetic Screening: Controlling Heredity
11m 12s
The ability to prevent suffering through genetic screenings sparks difficult questions.
Harry Houdini’s Impulse to Escape
1m 38s
Harry Houdini's impulse to escape dangerous situations attracted thousands of spectators.
Parchman Prison
S30 Ep5 | 2m 51s
In 1961, the Freedom Riders were arrested and sent to Mississippi’s Parchman Prison.
From the Vault | Amelia Earhart
48s
At age 23, Amelia Earhart took her first ride in an airplane and knew she had to fly.
Personalizing the Past: FDR
14s
President Franklin Roosevelt walks down a ramp from his private railroad car ca. 1938.
Personalizing the Past: Baltimore
1m 5s
Workers at the Baltimore Luggage Company making suitcases in 1957.
Personalizing the Past: Jerome
40s
Japanese Americans are released from the Jerome War Relocation Center in Arkansas.
Klansville: Former North Carolina Klansman C.P. Ellis
1m 12s
Former North Carolina Klansman C.P. Ellis recalls his initiation.
Klansville: The film Birth of a Nation glorified the KKK
59s
The film Birth of a Nation glorified the KKK
Command and Control, Deterrence and the Turn of a Key
S29 Ep1 | 1m 10s
Deterrence and the Turn of a Key
Rachel Carson preview
S29 Ep3 | 30s
Carson’s book Silent Spring revolutionized our relationship to the natural world.
The Battle of Chosin Preview
S29 Ep4 | 30s
The story of a pivotal 1950 Korean War battle told through eyewitness accounts.
The Battle of Chosin, Chapter 1
S29 Ep4 | 9m 37s
First chapter, “The Battle of Chosin” premieres Nov. 1 at 9/8c on American Experience PBS.
Ruby Ridge promo
S29 Ep6 | 30s
The event that helped give rise to the modern American militia movement.
Ruby Ridge, Chapter 1
S29 Ep6 | 9m 18s
The event that helped give rise to the modern American militia movement.
Ruby Ridge: An Inside Look
S29 Ep6 | 2m
PBS and American Experience present an inside look at the new film Ruby Ridge.
Tesla Preview
S29 Ep7 | 30s
Meet the genius engineer and inventor whose technology helped create our wireless world.
Tesla, Chapter 1
S29 Ep7 | 6m 59s
The first chapter from “Tesla” premiering October 18 at 9/8c on American Experience PBS.
George Westinghouse from Tesla
S29 Ep7 | 1m 7s
George Westinghouse set his sights on the future. Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
The Contract from Tesla
S29 Ep7 | 52s
Tesla's original contract with George Westinghouse. Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
The Great War: Transformed
S29 Ep8 | 30s
How WW1 to “make the world safe for democracy”—altered America’s place in the world.
The Great War: Culture Change
S29 Ep8 | 30s
How WWI transformed America through those whose participation has largely been forgotten.
The Great War: Why we made it
S29 Ep8 | 2m 24s
American Experience Executive Producer Mark Samels discusses the film and why we made it.
The Great War, Part 1: Trailer
S29 Ep8 | 30s
Explore America’s tortured, nearly three-year journey to war.
The Great War: Chapter 1
S29 Ep8 | 8m 28s
After more than two years, thousands of American soldiers boarded ships bound for France.
Woodrow Wilson: The Decider
S29 Ep8 | 1m 12s
For Woodrow Wilson, the Great War was a chance for America to become a global citizen.
Ralph John: The Soldier
S29 Ep8 | 1m 38s
Private Ralph John’s training for the Great War was two days’ practice with a rifle.
Eddie Rickenbacker: The Ace
S29 Ep8 | 1m 40s
How a race-car driver came to be one of the most famous fighters of the Great War.
Alice Paul: The Suffragist
S29 Ep8 | 1m 46s
How could President Wilson call for democracy abroad while suppressing it at home?
George Creel: The Salesman
S29 Ep8 | 1m 37s
George Creel — the man tasked with selling the Great War to the American people.
The Lost Battalion
S29 Ep8 | 2m 15s
How an editor selects images, footage, and expert interviews to convey The Lost Battalion.
Anti-German Hysteria
S29 Ep8 | 2m 30s
Creating music to reflect the mood and feelings of the film, without editorializing it.
Boot Camp
S29 Ep8 | 2m 2s
A composer's research process and the challenges he faced in creating music for the film.
Signal school
S29 Ep11 | 2m 6s
MBTA’s Signal Shop, where workers maintain the equipment that keeps the trains on track.
Mind-Altering Drugs
S29 Ep12 | 3m 5s
Visions of a utopian society took shape in the Haight-Ashbury district in the mid 1960s.
Free Love & Free Stuff
S29 Ep12 | 2m 24s
1967, young people flooded into San Francisco to find what one described as “wonderland.”
Summer of Love
S29 Ep12 | 30s
A portrait of the Haight Ashbury district at the height of the hippie movement.
The Hippie Tour
S29 Ep12 | 1m 8s
1967, a tour bus on Haight Street claimed to be the only foreign tour in the domestic U.S.
The Failed Revolution
S28 Ep1 | 1m 39s
William Morgan becomes more disillusioned with Castro's regime. Premieres 11/17 on PBS
American Comandante Preview
S28 Ep1 | 30s
The forgotten story of an American during the Cuban Revolution. Premieres 11/17 on PBS.
American Comandante, Chapter 1
S28 Ep1 | 9m 17s
Watch the first chapter of "American Comandante" premiering November 17 at 9/8c on PBS.
“Deep Trouble” from American Comandante
S28 Ep1 | 1m 45s
1960 marked a turning point for American Comandante William Morgan.
Murder of a President, Chapter 1
S28 Ep2 | 7m 21s
Watch the first chapter of "Murder of a President" premiering Feb. 2, 2016 on PBS.
Murder of a President Trailer
S28 Ep2 | 2m 9s
In 1881, President Garfield's presidency was cut short by an assassin. Coming Jan. 2016
The Mine Wars Preview
S28 Ep2 | 30s
The story of small people going up against very big forces for a better nation. Jan 26 9pm
Race and the West Virginia Mine Wars
S28 Ep2 | 2m 59s
"There were more black miners in West Virginia than anywhere else in the nation."
Coal Towns, from The Mine Wars
S28 Ep2 | 2m 37s
The realities of company-built towns for West Virginia miners.
Murder of a President Preview
S28 Ep2 | 31s
A heartbreaking story of romance, madness, and medicine. Premieres Feb. 2, 2016 on PBS.
The Mine Wars, Chapter 1
S28 Ep2 | 7m 58s
West Virginia miners were considered a lost cause to union organizers.
Bonnie & Clyde Preview
S28 Ep3 | 30s
Discover the true story of the most famous outlaw couple in U.S. history-Bonnie and Clyde.
Bonnie & Clyde, Chapter 1
S28 Ep3 | 7m 16s
Bonnie and Clyde both grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. Premieres Jan. 19 on PBS.
Bonnie Parker Goes to Prison
S28 Ep3 | 2m 2s
By 1932 Bonnie and Clyde were reunited and were living a life of crime. Premieres 1/19.
The Era of Gangsters
S28 Ep3 | 1m 32s
During the Great Depression, Americans became enamored with gangsters. Premieres 1/19.
Clyde Barrow the Killer
S28 Ep3 | 2m 50s
The Barrow Gang killed four men between April 1932 and January 1933. Premieres Jan. 19
Garfield on the Enemy: Racial Inequality
S28 Ep4 | 2m 33s
Garfield believed that every man, no matter his color, had a say in the U.S. government.
Garfield on the Enemy: Presidential Protection
S28 Ep4 | 2m 20s
In 1881 President Garfield had no security detail. It wasn't deemed necessary.
Garfield and Lying: The Conkling Problem
S28 Ep4 | 2m 39s
New York senator Roscoe Conkling was no fan of James Garfield.
Garfield’s First Lady: Lucretia
S28 Ep4 | 1m 43s
Lucretia Garfield showed strength and an unwavering moral compass in the face of tragedy.
Garfield and Military Service: Committed to the Cause
S28 Ep4 | 2m 58s
Garfield's time in the Union Army strengthened his support of the abolition movement.
Garfield and Unity: Machine Politics
S28 Ep4 | 2m 59s
In 1880 the Republican party was divided into two warring factions.
The Perfect Crime Preview
S28 Ep5 | 30s
The story of Richard Leopold, Nathan Loeb & their shocking crime. Premiering Feb. 9, 2016
The Perfect Crime Chapter 1
S28 Ep5 | 8m 52s
The murder of Bobby Franks shocked the nation in 1924. Premieres February 9 at 9/8c.
An Unlikely Suspect, from The Perfect Crime
S28 Ep5 | 2m 31s
Nathan Leopold was not a likely suspect for cold-blooded murder. Premieres Feb. 9 on PBS.
Kindred Spirits, from The Perfect Crime
S28 Ep5 | 2m 31s
Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were drawn to each other. Premieres Feb. 9 at 9/8c on PBS.
Attorney for the Damned, from The Perfect Crime
S28 Ep5 | 2m 57s
Clarence Darrow was fighting a crusade against the death penalty. Premieres Feb. 9 on PBS.
Space Men Preview
S28 Ep6 | 30s
Before man could step on the moon, we had to take a giant leap. Premieres 3/1 on PBS.
A New Frontier
S28 Ep6 | 2m 31s
Since 1783 balloonists risked their lives attempting ever-higher altitudes. Premieres 3/1.
Project Manhigh
S28 Ep6 | 2m 5s
Dr. Stapp's team hoped to fly a man to over 100,000 ft. above Earth. Premieres 3/1 on PBS.
A Ring-Side View of the Heavens
S28 Ep6 | 2m 20s
In 1957, David Simons rose a record-breaking 101,500 ft. above Earth. Premieres 3/1 on PBS
Space Men Chapter 1
S28 Ep6 | 8m 47s
Before NASA's rockets, a team of explorers took to the skies in balloons. Premieres 3/1
Testing Mankind’s Limits
S28 Ep6 | 2m 59s
John Paul Stapp tested the limits of human physiology. Premieres March 1 at 9/8c on PBS.
Coming Soon: The Boys of ’36
S28 Ep7 | 1m
Executive Producer, Mark Samels talks about our upcoming documentary, "The Boys of '36."
The Boys of ’36 Trailer
S28 Ep7 | 1m 30s
The story of the triumph of the U.S. Men's rowing team at the 1936 Olympics. Premieres 8/2
The Boys of ’36, Chapter 1
S28 Ep7 | 9m 14s
The story of nine boys who rowed for gold at the 1936 Olympics. Premieres Aug. 2 on PBS.
The Boys of ’36: UW’s Secret Weapon
S28 Ep7 | 1m
The University of Washington stroke oar Don Hume was special. Premieres 8/2 on PBS.
The Boys of ’36: The National Championships
S28 Ep7 | 1m 35s
Washington’s exercised patience at the National Championships. Premieres 8/2 on PBS.
The Boys of ’36: The SS Manhattan
S28 Ep7 | 1m 3s
In July 1936 more than 300 athletes left for Berlin aboard the SS Manhattan. Premieres 8/2
The Boys of ’36: The Olympic Trials
S28 Ep7 | 1m 15s
The 1936 Olympic trials were held in Princeton, NJ. Premieres Aug. 2 at 9/8c on PBS.
The Boys of ’36: The Opening Ceremony
S28 Ep7 | 1m 3s
On August 1, 1936 Adolf Hitler opened the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Premieres Aug. 2.
Death and the Civil War, Chapter 1
S28 Ep9 | 11m 22s
How the US dealt with the huge number of dead in the Civil War.
Ripley: Believe It or Not, Chapter 1
S27 Ep1 | 7m 9s
The Wizard of Odd. "Ripley Believe it or Not" premieres January 6, 2015.
Ripley Believe It Or Not Preview
S27 Ep1 | 30s
Robert Ripley was the wizard of odd. Premieres January 6 on PBS American Experience.
Introducing Robert Ripley
S27 Ep1 | 2m 48s
Watch a clip from "Ripley: Believe It or Not" premiering January 6, 2015 on PBS.
Beyond the Doc: Do You Believe It?
S27 Ep1 | 2m 55s
Archivist Edward Meyer leads a tour of Ripley's unbelievable collection of oddities.
Ripley’s Big Break
S27 Ep1 | 2m 27s
Ripley gets a contract, and "Believe It or Not" enters the American lexicon. Jan 6, 9/8c.
Ripley in a Rickshaw
S27 Ep1 | 1m 20s
Robert Ripley takes a few rickshaw rides during his world travels.
Ripley’s Most Amazing
S27 Ep1 | 2m 13s
Archivist Edward Meyer highlights the most amazing thing he's seen in Ripley's Warehouse.
Klansville U.S.A. Preview
S27 Ep2 | 30s
In the 1960s, the Ku Klux Klan reemerged in an unlikely place. Premieres January 13, 2015.
Grand Dragon Bob Jones
S27 Ep2 | 3m 28s
Klansville U.S.A. premieres January 13 on PBS American Experience.
The First Resurgence
S27 Ep2 | 2m 11s
Klansville U.S.A. premieres January 13 on PBS American Experience.
Intimidation Tactics
S27 Ep2 | 3m 2s
Klansville U.S.A. premieres January 13 on PBS American Experience.
The FBI and the Klan
S27 Ep2 | 1m 59s
Klansville U.S.A. premieres January 13 on PBS American Experience.
Klansville U.S.A., Chapter 1
S27 Ep2 | 7m 33s
In the 1960s, Grand Dragon Bob Jones grew his North Carolina Klan to some 10,000 members.
Beyond the Doc: Symbols
S27 Ep2 | 2m 59s
Some symbols used by the Ku Klux Klan have cultural roots that are unrelated to hate.
Edison, Chapter 1
S27 Ep3 | 9m 22s
Before he was a legendary inventor, Thomas Edison was a telegraph operator.
A Day with Thomas A. Edison
S27 Ep3 | 15m 52s
In 1922, a film crew came to West Orange, NJ to document Thomas Edison's typical day.
Annie Oakley’s Moving Picture
S27 Ep3 | 28s
In 1894 Annie Oakley helped Thomas Edison with an experiment.
Edison and Competition
S27 Ep3 | 3m 4s
Thomas Edison saw competition as an essential part of invention. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS
Edison’s Electric Light
S27 Ep3 | 2m 27s
Edison unveiled his electric light on New Year's Eve 1879. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.
Electrifying Manhattan
S27 Ep3 | 2m 59s
Edison and team work to electrify Lower Manhattan in 1881. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.
The Black Maria
S27 Ep3 | 2m 39s
Edison tests his new motion picture camera. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.
The Kinetoscope
S27 Ep3 | 3m 32s
Edison's kinetoscope was a novelty not to be missed. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.
Beyond the Doc: Edison’s Inventions
S27 Ep3 | 2m 40s
Go Beyond the Doc to learn about Thomas Edison's lesser-known inventions.
The Big Burn Preview
S27 Ep4 | 30s
In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over 3 million acres. Premiering Feb 3.
The Big Burn, Chapter 1
S27 Ep4 | 7m 59s
In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over three million acres.
Gifford Pinchot’s Vision
S27 Ep4 | 2m 35s
Roosevelt and Pinchot make a plan to save America's wilderness. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
America’s Timber
S27 Ep4 | 2m 58s
In the early 1900s, timber was an essential US product. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS
Fire as the Enemy
S27 Ep4 | 2m 54s
Fire was essential to the survival of the new US Forest Service. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
“Hire Everybody You Can Find”
S27 Ep4 | 1m 45s
In 1910 the U.S. Forest Service was desperately understaffed. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
The Heroes of the Big Burn
S27 Ep4 | 2m 19s
Firefighters are regaled as heroes for the first time in America. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.
The Forgotten Plague Preview
S27 Ep5 | 30s
The battle against TB had a lasting impact on America. Premieres February 10 on PBS.
The Forgotten Plague, Chapter 1
S27 Ep5 | 8m 49s
The battle against TB had a lasting impact on America. Premieres February 10 on PBS.
“Come West and Be Cured”
S27 Ep5 | 1m 42s
Consumptives played an integral role in settling the West. Premieres Feb. 10 on PBS.
The Climate Cure
S27 Ep5 | 1m 43s
Railroads advertised their station stops as havens for consumptives. Premieres Feb. 10.
The Stigma of Tuberculosis
S27 Ep5 | 1m 32s
Scientific knowledge of TB brought greater prejudice to its victims. Premieres Feb. 10.
Blackout Preview
S27 Ep7 | 30s
What happened when the lights went out in New York in 1977? Premieres 7/14 at 9/8c on PBS.
“It went from being light to being looting,” from Blackout
S27 Ep7 | 2m 40s
During the 1977 blackout in New York City, the looting began very quickly. July 14 9/8c.
No Police to Stop Them, from Blackout
S27 Ep7 | 2m 58s
Shop owners describe watching locals loot their store during the NYC blackout of 1977.
Where did Brooklyn go? From Blackout
S27 Ep7 | 2m 55s
Watch the first three minutes of Blackout, premiering July 14 at 9/8c.
Why we Made Blackout
S27 Ep7 | 1m 44s
"The civilization that was New York came unglued" Blackout premieres July 14 at 9/8c.
Blackout, Chapter 1
S27 Ep7 | 8m 12s
In 1977 the lights went out in New York City for more than 24 hours. Premieres 7/14 on PBS
The Station House was in Darkness, From Blackout
S27 Ep7 | 2m 32s
First responders recall the 1977 NYC Blackout. Premieres 7/14 at 9/8c on PBS.
Walt Disney, Extended Preview
S27 Ep8 | 1m 30s
Walt Disney premieres September 14 & 15, 2015 9/8c. on PBS American Experience.
Visitors to Disneyland
S27 Ep8 | 1m 50s
Disneyland became a top destination for foreign dignitaries. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
Walt Disney Preview
S27 Ep8 | 30s
An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of Walt Disney. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
Why we Made “Walt Disney”
S27 Ep8 | 2m 22s
"The challenge is, Disney is both a person and a brand." Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS
Finding Rare Archival Footage
S27 Ep8 | 52s
Assoc. Producer Matt Gavin tracked down rare archival footage for "Walt Disney."
Interview: Working for Walt Disney
S27 Ep8 | 1m 31s
Composer Richard Sherman recalls working with Walt Disney. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS
Interview: Snow White as the Ideal 1930s Woman
S27 Ep8 | 1m 19s
Snow White was a reflection of American women during the 1930s. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15.
Interview: Walt Disney the Storyteller
S27 Ep8 | 1m 27s
Animator Floyd Norman shares his experiences working for Walt Disney. Premieres 9/14 & 15
The Story of “Dumbo”
S27 Ep8 | 2m 51s
Watch an original interview with writer, Ron Suskind about "Dumbo." Premieres 9/14 & 9/15
Interview: Walt Disney’s America
S27 Ep8 | 2m 8s
Media historian Susan Douglas explores Walt Disney's version of America. Coming Sep. 14/15
Interview: Musical Storytelling
S27 Ep8 | 1m 49s
Don Hahn discusses Walt Disney's use of music in his films. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c
The Creation of Mickey Mouse
S27 Ep8 | 2m 23s
In the late 1920s, Walt Disney Studios created a new animated star. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15
Working at Walt Disney Studios
S27 Ep8 | 2m 29s
Walt Disney viewed his studio as a community. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS.
Walt Disney’s Hometown
S27 Ep8 | 3m 3s
To Walt Disney, Marceline, Missouri would always be home. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS.
Walt Disney Part 1, Chapter 1
S27 Ep8 | 9m 36s
The first chapter of Part 1 of "Walt Disney." Premiering Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c on PBS.
Walt Disney’s Public Vs. Private Persona
S27 Ep8 | 3m 51s
Walt Disney recognized that he was different than his public persona. Premieres 9/14 & 15
The “Fearless Filmmaking” of “Bambi”
S27 Ep8 | 3m 31s
Everyone remembers Walt Disney's "Bambi" for that one traumatic scene. Premieres 9/14 & 15
Walt Disney Series Preview
S27 Ep8 | 29s
An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of Walt Disney. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15.
Walt Disney Part 2, Chapter 1
S27 Ep8 | 8m 29s
The first chapter in Part 2 of "Walt Disney." Premiering Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c on PBS.
Walt Disney’s First Failure
S27 Ep8 | 2m 19s
Walt Disney struggles to save his Laugh-O-grams company. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
Mickey Mouse’s Big Break
S27 Ep8 | 2m 56s
"Steamboat Willie" blows audiences away with its use of sound. Airs 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
Pitching “Snow White”
S27 Ep8 | 37s
Walt Disney shares his next big idea with his staff. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS.
Walt Disney’s Big Gamble: “Snow White”
S27 Ep8 | 2m 11s
Walt Disney proposes something that had never been done before. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15.
The Success of “Snow White”
S27 Ep8 | 2m 4s
In its first year, "Snow White" grossed more than any other film before it. Airs 9/14 & 15
Walt Disney the Father
S27 Ep8 | 1m 37s
Despite his success, at home Walt Disney was just "dad." Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
A Strike at Walt Disney Studios
S27 Ep8 | 1m 37s
In May 1941 nearly half of Walt Disney's art department walked out. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15
Walt Disney’s Next Big Idea: Disneyland
S27 Ep8 | 2m 45s
Walt Disney wanted to create an amusement park for the whole family. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15
The Pilgrims Preview
S27 Ep10 | 30s
In the early 1600s, a group of religious radicals left for the New World. Premieres 11/24
The Pilgrims Trailer
S27 Ep10 | 3m 15s
The challenges the Pilgrims faced still resonate centuries later. Premieres 11/24 on PBS.
The Pilgrims Chapter 1
S27 Ep10 | 6m 18s
Watch the first chapter from "The Pilgrims" premiering November 24 at 8/7c on PBS.
A Quote from William Bradford, from The Pilgrims
S27 Ep10 | 1m 58s
The longtime governor of Plymouth Colony, William Bradford wrote "Of Plymouth Plantation"
Overboard on the Mayflower
S27 Ep10 | 1m 31s
Mayflower passenger John Howland almost didn't make it to the New World. Premieres 11/24.
The True Story of the First Thanksgiving
S27 Ep10 | 2m 58s
The first Thanksgiving wasn't the same holiday we celebrate today. Premieres 11/24 on PBS
The Poisoner’s Handbook Preview
S26 Ep1 | 30s
When forensic chemistry became a formidable science. Premiering January 7, 2014 at 8/7c.
The Poisoner’s Handbook Chapter 1
S26 Ep1 | 9m 1s
Chapter 1 of The Poisoner's Handbook, premiering January 7, 2014.
Tales From the Poisoner’s Handbook
S26 Ep1 | 2m 35s
History and forensic science come together in our interactive graphic novel.
1964 Preview
S26 Ep2 | 31s
Airs Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
1964 Chapter 1
S26 Ep2 | 7m 5s
Premiering January 14, 2014. Chapter 1 of "1964" - the year that changed America.
Candidate Johnson Versus President Johnson on Vietnam
S26 Ep2 | 1m 12s
Lyndon Johnson ran as a peace candidate while considering escalating conflict in Vietnam.
Racial Profiling and the Harlem Riots
S26 Ep2 | 1m 27s
Racial profiling and the police killing of a black teenager set off riots in Harlem.
Television and Women’s Power
S26 Ep2 | 1m 7s
Popular sitcoms in the 1960s reflected societal concerns about women's changing roles.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
S26 Ep2 | 1m 16s
The 1964 Civil Rights Act sought to dismantle legal and social segregation in the South.
The Amish: Shunned, Extended Preview
S26 Ep3 | 2m
Premiering February 4, 2014 at 9/8c on PBS. Former Amish choose their freedom over family.
The Amish: Shunned, Preview
S26 Ep3 | 30s
Premieres February 4, 2014 at 9/8c. Seven former Amish on their own for the first time.
Shunned Profile: Jan
S26 Ep3 | 2m 48s
A profile of Jan, from The Amish: Shunned, premiering on PBS February 4 at 9/8c.
“It was Pretty Awesome”
S26 Ep3 | 2m
A profile of Levi, from The Amish: Shunned, premiering on PBS February 4 at 9/8c.
“The Good Kid”
S26 Ep3 | 2m 57s
Watch a profile of former Amish nurse Naomi. From The Amish: Shunned, premiering Feb 4.
Coming Home, from The Amish: Shunned
S26 Ep3 |
Despite plans to enroll in college, a boy's return home is too powerful to resist.
The Amish: Shunned, Chapter 1
S26 Ep3 | 8m 55s
Watch the first chapter of The Amish: Shunned, premiering on PBS February 4, 2014.
“We Had No Idea”
S26 Ep3 |
Paul's parents became Amish when he was a boy. Watch The Amish: Shunned on PBS February 4.
“Never to Come Back”
S26 Ep3 | 2m 37s
Joe struggled to leave his Amish family of 15, returning 6 times before leaving for good.
“I Had to Give up Absolutely Everything”
S26 Ep3 | 2m 25s
Katie, a little person, left the Amish when she was 41 years old.
Finding Home
S26 Ep3 | 6m 7s
When Katie Troyer left the Amish, she discovered her love of photographs.
“”I was Letting People Down”
S26 Ep3 | 2m 30s
Saloma left the Amish at 20, and she recently helped Anna find her way.
“I Think I am Homesick”
S26 Ep3 | 2m 50s
At 23, Anna was considered an Old Maid in her Amish community; but she misses home.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid – Preview
S26 Ep4 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Chapter 1
S26 Ep4 | 7m 46s
Their thrilling exploits became the basis for rumor and myth.
Mapping Engineering in America
S26 Ep5 | 2m 15s
Map history with us! See how engineering has changed America with our new map!
The Rise and Fall of Penn Station Preview
S26 Ep5 | 30s
The engineering feat would last, the architectural masterpiece did not. Premiering Feb 18.
The Rise and Fall of Penn Station, Chapter 1
S26 Ep5 | 8m 42s
The engineering feat and architectural achievement that was torn down after just 53 years.
Compressed Air in the Tunnels
S26 Ep5 | 2m 42s
Compressed air was used to keep the water out of the Pennsylvania RR's Manhattan tunnels.
Confined Labor in the Tunnels
S26 Ep5 | 1m 24s
Excavation workers, called “sandhogs,” faced many dangers working in a confined space.
Preliminary Worries with the Pennsylvania Railroad Tunnels
S26 Ep5 | 2m 6s
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced they would be tunneling into Manhattan.
Constructing Pennsylvania Station
S26 Ep5 | 1m 35s
Two city blocks, or 28 acres, were initially cleared for Penn Station’s construction.
Hudson River Tunnel Shifting
S26 Ep5 | 2m 3s
Measurements showed that the Pennsylvania RR Hudson River tunnels were shifting.
The Destruction of Penn Station
S26 Ep5 | 2m 59s
In 1961 the Pennsylvania Railroad announced it had sold the air rights above Penn Station.
Tunneling the East River
S26 Ep5 | 2m 17s
Tunneling under the Hudson river proved easy, but the East River was becoming a nightmare.
Penn Station Central Control
S26 Ep5 | 3m
Behind the scenes at the country's busiest transportation hub - NYC's Penn Station.
Inside the MTA’s East Side Access Project
S26 Ep5 | 8m 9s
An exclusive look at New York MTA's subterranean East Side Access project.
Freedom Summer Extended Preview
S26 Ep6 | 1m 45s
Shattering the foundations of white supremacy in a segregated state. June 24 on PBS.
Pete Seeger and Freedom Summer
S26 Ep6 | 1m 56s
We interviewed Pete Seeger last April for the upcoming doc Freedom Summer, coming June 24.
Freedom Summer Preview
S26 Ep6 | 30s
Shattering the foundations of white supremacy. Freedom Summer premieres on June 24, 2014.
Barney Frank – “The Politician”
S26 Ep6 | 5m 6s
"I felt morally empowered, but it was very scary." Freedom Summer premieres June 24, 2014.
Charles McLaurin – “The Foot Soldier”
S26 Ep6 | 7m 48s
"We were asked to leave. We did not, and we were arrested and locked up for the night."
Julius Lester – “The Folk Singer”
S26 Ep6 | 7m 32s
"If somebody can threaten your life they own you. They own your soul." June 24, 2014.
John Howell – “The Publisher”
S26 Ep6 | 6m 42s
"We began to rethink some of the attitudes that we had lived with." Premiering June 24.
Anita Walton Moore – “The Librarian”
S26 Ep6 | 6m 19s
"We knew that we were working to do better, and that one day it would be better."
Roscoe Jones – “The Preservationist”
S26 Ep6 | 6m
"The kids need to know history. Black and white, they need to know history." June 24, 2014
Herbert Randall – “The Photographer”
S26 Ep6 | 5m 55s
“There will always be a need to document the struggle.” Freedom Summer premieres June 24.
Mark Levy – “The Teacher”
S26 Ep6 | 5m 20s
"We accomplished some things, but we didn't do the whole job." Freedom Summer, June 24
Bad Things Were Going to Happen
S26 Ep6 | 1m 47s
Watch a clip from "Freedom Summer," premiering June 24, 2014.
How Many Beatings Have You Taken?
S26 Ep6 | 1m 44s
Watch a clip from American Experience "Freedom Summer," premiering June 24, 2014.
Opposition to Freedom Summer
S26 Ep6 | 1m 51s
Watch a clip from "Freedom Summer," premiering June 24, 2014.
On a Hair Trigger
S26 Ep6 | 2m 15s
Watch a clip from American Experience "Freedom Summer," premiering June 24, 2014.
Daisy Harris Wade – “The Voter”
S26 Ep6 | 4m 20s
Determined to secure the right to vote for herself and for future generations.
Dorie Ladner – “The Activist”
S26 Ep6 | 5m 31s
"The line was drawn in the sand for blacks and whites... I decided to cross that line."
“Miss Mississippi” Finds Trouble
S26 Ep6 | 3m 27s
"Freedom Summer" premieres on American Experience PBS June 24 at 9/8c.
An Integrated Party
S26 Ep6 | 1m 48s
Watch "Freedom Summer" on American Experience PBS on June 24, 2014.
Fannie Lou Hamer’s Powerful Testimony
S26 Ep6 | 3m 40s
Watch "Freedom Summer" on American Experience PBS on June 24, 2014.
Searching for the Bodies
S26 Ep6 | 2m 51s
"I am going to find the answer. If this means driving every back road... I will do it."
Tensions During Training
S26 Ep6 | 5m 16s
"Freedom Summer" premieres on American Experience PBS June 24 at 9/8c.
What Was Freedom Summer?
S26 Ep6 | 3m 35s
They called it "a campaign that may have no parallel since the days of Reconstruction."
Living in Mississippi
S26 Ep6 | 3m 33s
Watch a clip from "Freedom Summer" premiering June 24, 2014 on American Experience PBS.
The Risk
S26 Ep6 | 2m 6s
Watch a clip from "Freedom Summer" premiering June 24, 2014 on American Experience PBS.
The State of Mississippi in 1964
S26 Ep6 | 2m 57s
Watch a clip from "Freedom Summer" premiering June 24, 2014 on American Experience PBS.
Three Missing Workers
S26 Ep6 | 4m 38s
Watch a clip from "Freedom Summer" premiering June 24, 2014 on American Experience PBS.
Training for Mississippi
S26 Ep6 | 3m 4s
Watch a clip from "Freedom Summer" premiering June 24, 2014 on American Experience PBS.
Freedom Summer – Short Clip 1
S26 Ep6 | 23m 27s
Shattering the foundations of white supremacy. Freedom Summer premieres on June 24, 2014.
Cold War Roadshow Preview
S26 Ep7 | 31s
In 1959, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev toured the U.S. Premieres Nov. 18 on PBS.
Beyond the Doc: Khrushchev
S26 Ep7 | 3m 45s
Nikita Khrushchev's son, Sergei, reflects on his father's 1959 trip to America.
Khrushchev’s American Journey
S26 Ep7 | 32m 49s
A U.S. Information Service film about Soviet Premier Khrushchev's 1959 tour of America.
Khrushchev Goes to Hollywood
S26 Ep7 | 3m 32s
Watch a clip from "Cold War Roadshow" premiering November 18 on American Experience PBS.
Inside Khrushchev’s Airplane
S26 Ep7 | 3m 38s
Sergei Khrushchev's home movies of his father's plane trip to the U.S.
Khrushchev Visits IBM
S26 Ep7 | 1m 22s
Watch a clip from "Cold War Roadshow" premiering November 18 on American Experience PBS.
Butterflies & the Cold War
S26 Ep7 | 1m 17s
Sergei Khrushchev in a field with a net, catching butterflies. Secret Service look on.
Khrushchev Takes Manhattan
S26 Ep7 | 11m 11s
Sergei Khrushchev's home movies of his trip to NYC in 1959 with his father Nikita.
Khrushchev’s Motorcade
S26 Ep7 | 40s
POV shots from inside car, traveling along curvy road w/diplomatic flags flying.
Khrushvhev on the Farm
S26 Ep7 | 1m 45s
The Soviet premier visits the Agricultural Experiment Station in Beltsville, MD in 1959.
Nikita Khrushchev Arrives in America
S26 Ep7 | 3m 18s
A clip from the PBS American Experience documentary "Cold War Roadshow," premieres Nov 18
Touring D.C. With Khrushchev
S26 Ep7 | 1m 2s
Khrushchev and his entourage tour the monuments and landmarks of Washington, DC.
Train to NYC
S26 Ep7 | 3m 41s
Sergei Khrushchev's home video of his 1959 trip to the US with his father Nikita.
Cold War Roadshow, Chapter 1
S26 Ep7 | 8m
To ease Cold War tensions, Pres. Eisenhower invited Soviet Premier Khrushchev to America.
A Popular Communist
S26 Ep7 | 1m 54s
Watch a clip from "Cold War Roadshow" premiering November 18 on American Experience PBS.
Khrushchev’s Cool Welcome in NY
S26 Ep7 | 3m 53s
Watch a clip from "Cold War Roadshow" premiering November 18 on American Experience PBS.
The Soviet Premier Wants to Mingle
S26 Ep7 | 2m 29s
Watch a clip from "Cold War Roadshow" premiering November 18 on American Experience PBS.
John D. Rockefeller
S25 Ep2 | 30s
John D. Rockefeller was the world's first billionaire and the most hated man in America.
Henry Ford Preview
S25 Ep2 | 30s
He rose from obscurity to become the 20th century's most influential American innovator.
Henry Ford Chapter 1
S25 Ep2 | 12m 40s
He rose from obscurity to become the 20th century's most influential American innovator.
Interview with Producer Sarah Colt
S25 Ep2 | 1m 51s
An interview with Sarah Colt, producer/writer/director for "Henry Ford."
Ford’s River Rouge Complex
S25 Ep2 | 2m 41s
By the winter of 1928, Henry Ford’s massive River Rouge factory was fully operational.
Henry Ford’s Experiments with Auto Design
S25 Ep2 | 2m 17s
Every few months, Henry Ford released another automobile in his alphabet line.
The Ford Assembly Line
S25 Ep2 | 2m 59s
In order to sell an affordable product, Henry Ford had to create more cars in less time.
Silicon Valley Preview
S25 Ep3 | 30s
Robert Noyce's invention of the microchip launched the world into the Information Age.
Silicon Valley Chapter 1
S25 Ep3 | 16m 45s
Robert Noyce's invention of the microchip launched the world into the Information Age.
Robert Noyce Goes to Silicon Valley
S25 Ep3 | 3m 3s
Robert Noyce sees the technical reports on the transistor and knew it was the future.
Silicon Valley in the 60s
S25 Ep3 | 3m 15s
Thousands of young men and women poured into the Santa Clara valley every month.
The Wild West in Silicon Valley
S25 Ep3 | 2m 57s
Silicon Valley scientists met at The Wagon Wheel for drinks, networking, and camaraderie.
Silicon Valley and the Digital Revolution
S25 Ep3 | 1m 23s
The digital revolution officially began in 1971 with the invention of the microprocessor.
War of the Worlds: Outtakes
S25 Ep6 | 1m 18s
Outtakes from the recreation shoot for War of the Worlds.
War of the Worlds Preview
S25 Ep6 | 30s
Airing October 29, 9/8c. The most famous invasion that never happened.
Dear Mr. Welles: Uncovering Original Material
S25 Ep6 | 2m 59s
Letters from a library archive come alive in the American Experience documentary.
Making War of the Worlds
S25 Ep6 | 2m 59s
Actors, antique radios, and the greatest prank of all times.
Radios by the Millions
S25 Ep6 | 29s
During the height of the Great Depression, radios were being purchased by the millions.
We Interrupt this Program…
S25 Ep6 | 16s
In the 1930s, Americans worried when radio programs were interrupted by news bulletins.
Fear and the Great Depression
S25 Ep6 | 18s
Americans were living in fear during the height of the Great Depression.
A Grave Announcement
S25 Ep6 | 22s
In Oct. 1938, a panicked radio announcer reported that Martians had landed in New Jersey.
From Martian to German
S25 Ep6 | 48s
"Alien army invader in the late '30s was quickly translatable from Martian to German."
Orson Welles’ Press Conference
S25 Ep6 | 23s
Orson Welles could not imagine how anyone could believe that Martians had really landed.
There Was No Stopping Orson Welles
S25 Ep6 | 26s
CBS network executives ordered a break in the broadcast, but Welles could not be stopped.
Orson Welles’ Best Performance
S25 Ep6 | 32s
The press conference was one of Welles great performances as an actor.
War of the Worlds Chapter 1
S25 Ep6 | 7m 16s
Watch chapter 1 of War of the Worlds, premiering on PBS October 29, 2013 at 9/8c.
The Power of Propaganda
S25 Ep6 | 18s
Many Americans were in awe that some people had believed the War of the Worlds broadcast.
The Abolitionists
S25 Ep12 | 30s
Premiering January 8 2013. Turning a fringe movement into a force that changed the nation.
Angelina Grimke Rebels
S25 Ep12 | 2m 59s
Despite living in luxury, Angelina Grimke believed slavery was a sin of God.
Angelina Leaves Home
S25 Ep12 | 1m 37s
In 1829, Angelina Grimke left Charleston for an uncertain future in the North.
Burning Abolitionist Literature
S25 Ep12 | 1m 58s
The Anti-Slavery Society's great postal campaign of 1835 triggered a wave of repression.
William Lloyd Garrison arrives in Boston
S25 Ep12 | 2m 7s
William Lloyd Garrison moved to Boston at 22. Abolishing slavery is his main cause.
Frederick Douglass Begins to Understand Slavery
S25 Ep12 | 2m 10s
Frederick Douglass had just begun his life as a slave when he watched his aunt get beaten
Frederick Douglass Reacts
S25 Ep12 | 2m 59s
In 1833, Frederick Douglass was sent to a slave breaker to be beaten back into submission.
Garrison Publishes “The Liberator”
S25 Ep12 | 2m 21s
William Lloyd Garrison published the first issue of "The Liberator" on January 1, 1831.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Visits a Slave State
S25 Ep12 | 2m 21s
On a trip to Kentucky in 1833, Harriet Beecher witnessed slavery up close.
Angelina Grimke Goes Public
S25 Ep12 | 2m 59s
After reading reports of pro-slavery violence, Angelina Grimke began to speak out publicly
Why We Made The Abolitionists
S25 Ep12 | 2m 59s
A "transformative moment in history that stems from actions of ordinary individuals."
A Eulogy to the Movement
S25 Ep12 | 2m 47s
Frederick Douglass offers a eulogy to the abolitionist movement at Garrison's funeral.
Fugitive Slave Act
S25 Ep12 | 2m 19s
The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 made the hunting down of escaped slaves full legal.
Garrison Introduces Douglass
S25 Ep12 | 2m 16s
William Lloyd Garrison speaks to a crowd in Nantucket and introduces Frederick Douglass.
Map History With Us!
S25 Ep12 | 1m 55s
Download the American Experience: Mapping History iPhone app, featuring The Abolitionists.
The Economics of Slavery
S25 Ep12 | 1m 46s
What was the economic value of slavery to 19th century American life?
A Viral Campaign against Slavery
S25 Ep12 | 1m 40s
In 1835, William Lloyd Garrison and Lewis Tappan proposed an anti-slavery campaign.
Violence Against Abolitionists
S25 Ep12 | 1m 20s
Abolitionists were surprised by the vehement reactions to their 1835 postal campaign.
Women’s Voices in the Abolitionist Movement
S25 Ep12 | 1m 19s
The Grimke sisters, Angelina and Sarah, lectured against slavery throughout the 1830s.
A Radical Wedding and a Violent Response
S25 Ep12 | 2m 59s
Abolitionists Theodore Weld and Angelina Grimke wed in a "scandalous" 1838 ceremony.
Bearing Witness: American Slavery As It Is
S25 Ep12 | 1m 12s
Theodore Weld, Angelina Grimke, and Sarah Grimke's 1839 book documented slavery's horrors.
Frederick Douglass Writes His Autobiography
S25 Ep12 | 1m 49s
In his 1845 book, Douglass told the truth about his life as a slave, despite the risk.
Slavery and the Mexican-American War
S25 Ep12 | 1m 10s
The Mexican-American war (1846-1848) changed the slavery debate.
Frederick Douglass, Pacifism, and Abolitionism
S25 Ep12 | 1m 34s
Douglass questions the pacifism of white abolitionists such as William Lloyd Garrison.
The Book that Made the War
S25 Ep12 | 2m 4s
Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in 1852 and changed American opinions on slavery.
Defying the Fugitive Slave Law
S25 Ep12 | 1m 48s
The 1850 Fugitive Slave Law imposed the rule of Slave states onto Free states.
Will Kansas Be a Free Soil State?
S25 Ep12 | 1m 26s
In 1856, disagreements about whether Kansas would be a free or slave state grew violent.
What Was the Dred Scott Decision?
S25 Ep12 | 2m
In 1857 the Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott, a slave who sought freedom.
John Brown Puts His Accusers on Trial
S25 Ep12 | 2m 21s
The raid on Harpers Ferry failed, but Brown successfully brought attention his cause.
William Lloyd Garrison, Pacifism, and Abolitionism
S25 Ep12 | 1m 7s
By 1859, the conflict between North and South challenged Garrison's "peace man" status.
Lincoln’s Uncertain Commitment to Emancipation
S25 Ep12 | 1m 46s
Would President Lincoln sign the Emancipation Proclamation? Abolitionists were unsure.
The Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War
S25 Ep12 | 1m 39s
Abolitionist support for the Union Army grew thanks to the Emancipation Proclamation.
Nixon on Unity: the Silent Majority
1m 33s
President Nixon garnered approval with his "Silent Majority" speech in November 1969.
Reagan on the Economy: the 1982 Recession
2m 34s
In 1982, the economy under the Reagan Administration looked bleak.
Bush on the Economy: a Sluggish Economy
1m 43s
In the early 1990s, George H.W. Bush was faced with growing economic insecurity.
Bush on Unity: Ideological Housecleaning
2m 23s
HW Bush fired most of Reagan's appointees to distance himself from his predecessor.
Carter and Crisis: Rescuing Hostages
2m 9s
Mounting pressure to rescue hostages in Iran led Jimmy Carter to order a rescue operation.
Carter and Ending War: the Camp David Accords
2m 18s
What would come Carter's greatest foreign policy achievement nearly ended in failure.
Carter and Military Service: Nuclear Submarine Officer
1m 38s
Jimmy Carter learned punctuality, discipline, and order from his time in the Navy.
Carter and the Economy: Curbing Inflation
1m 58s
In response to high inflation rates, Carter cut the budgets of social programs.
Carter on Lying: Campaigning on Honesty
51s
Carter campaigned on a platform on honesty at a time when the nation sorely needed it.
Carter on the Enemy: Inflation
1m 22s
Carter attempted to stop runaway inflation with a White House press conference in 1978.
Carter on the Enemy: Revolutionary Iran
1m 57s
Americans were held hostage at the US Embassy in Iran in 1979.
Carter’s First Lady: Rosalynn
1m 8s
Rosalynn Carter was a major figure in her husband's campaigns and policy meetings.
FDR and Abusing Power: Reshaping the Supreme Court
2m 21s
FDR's attempt to reshape the Supreme Court drew criticism from both sides of the aisle.
FDR and Lying: Lend-Lease
2m 6s
Roosevelt's Lend-lease plan "was patent nonsense," according to historian Robert Dallek.
FDR on Crises: Depression Relief
2m 51s
FDR used the power of the federal government to help suffering caused by the Depression.
FDR on Lying: Creating a Reason to Go to War
2m 9s
"I am perfectly willing to... tell untruths if it will help win the war," FDR said.
FDR on Lying: Hiding a Disability
2m 22s
The majority of the country did not know President Roosevelt was handicapped.
FDR on Policing the World: Hitler’s Threat
1m 53s
In 1938, Roosevelt broadcast a personal appeal to Hitler.
FDR on the Enemy: Fear Itself
1m 38s
FDR's inaugural address filled the American people with confidence in their new leader.
FDR on the Enemy: Imperial Japan
2m 49s
On Dec 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt was deeply shaken.
FDR’s First Lady: Eleanor
1m 32s
Eleanor Roosevelt traveled more than 40,000 miles during FDR's first year as president.
Going Negative? Bush Insiders and the 1988 Campaign
13m 13s
A discussion of Bush's strategy against Michael Dukakis in the 1988 presidential election.
HW Bush and Military Service: Combat Pilot
1m 32s
George H.W. Bush was changed forever by his time as a combat pilot in World War II.
HW Bush on Policing the World: Opposing Iraqi Aggression
4m 46s
In August 1990, H.W. Bush took a stand against Iraqi aggression against Kuwait.
HW Bush on Policing the World: War in the Persian Gulf
2m 21s
HW Bush initiated a war in Iraq instead of imposing economic sanctions.
LBJ and Age: A Young Leader
1m 27s
In 1954, Lyndon Johnson became the youngest Majority Leader ever, at 46 years old.
LBJ on Policing the World: Combatting Communism
2m 31s
In 1964, American bombers in Vietnam demonstrated that LBJ was a committed anti-Communist.
LBJ on the Economy: War on Poverty
1m 56s
President Johnson took on the economy by waging a "war on poverty."
Nixon and Abusing Power: Nixon’s Enemies List
2m 14s
President Nixon kept an "enemies list" of those who criticized him.
Nixon and Abusing Power: The “Saturday Night Massacre”
2m 41s
Nixon fired special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox in "The Saturday Night Massacre."
Nixon and Age: The Kennedy Style
2m 43s
The Nixon-Kennedy debates would forever change the way Americans chose their Presidents.
Nixon and Crisis: Nixon’s Gamble
2m 46s
In 1972, Nixon took a risk and responded to North Vietnamese aggression by bombing Hanoi.
Nixon on Ending a War: Carpet Bombing
2m 49s
Nixon decided to use force to end the Vietnam War with "the Christmas Bombing."
Reagan and Lying: Arms for Hostages
2m 1s
In November 1986 Reagan admitted that arms had been shipped to Iran.
Reagan on Ending Wars: Ending the Cold War
2m 38s
President Reagan needed to make concessions in order to reduce the nuclear threat.
Reagan on Policing the World: Aiding Freedom Fighters
2m 39s
In 1981, Reagan aided the Polish workers movement.
Reagan on the Enemy: The Soviet Threat
2m 21s
The delegations of Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan met in Geneva in 1985.
Reagan on Unity: Restoring Trust
2m 6s
Americans doubted that a former Hollywood "B" actor could manage the country.
Reagan’s Age
2m 5s
As the 1984 election approached, many voters voiced their concerned with Reagan's age.
Tandem Parachute Jump: with the U.S. Army Golden Knights
2m 19s
George H.W. Bush completes a ceremonial jump in his 83rd year.
Truman and Abusing Power: Drafting Striking Workers
2m 20s
When railroad workers went on strike, Truman threatened to draft them into the army.
Truman and Unity: A Compromise Candidate
2m 7s
The 1944 Democratic Convention focused on who would be nominated for the Vice Presidency.
Truman on Crises: Crisis in Korea
2m 45s
Truman interpreted a North Korean attack as direct aggression from the Soviet Union.
Truman on Ending a War: Atomic Bombs
2m 48s
Truman understood the repercussions of dropping an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Truman on Military Service: Captain Harry
2m 50s
Truman's leadership during WWII made his men look at him in a new light.
Truman on Military Service: Mr. U.S.A.
1m 32s
Truman stepped on the world stage with two of the century's greatest figures.
Truman on the Enemy: Communism
2m 9s
After WWII, Truman watched most of Eastern Europe fall to the Communist "Iron Curtain."
Truman on the Enemy: Sizing up Stalin
1m 49s
Truman's first impression of Joseph Stalin was favorable.
Truman, FDR and Age: A Careful Choice for Vice President
1m 17s
The focus was on the Vice Presidency during the 1944 Democratic National Convention.
This Season on American Experience
5m 50s
Our 2012 season is announced with a special video from Executive Producer Mark Samels.
Death and the Civil War Extended Promo
2m 15s
The 2-minute extended promo for Death and the Civil War, premiering on PBS Sept 18, 8/7c
Why we made Death & the Civil War
2m 59s
Executive Producer Mark Samels describes why no other TV series would tackle this subject.
Ric Burns on making Death & the Civil War
2m 59s
Producer Ric Burns discusses the intricacies of making Death and the Civil War.
Death and the Civil War – Preview
30s
Airs Monday, May 26, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Billy the Kid Ballad
S24 Ep1 | 1m 58s
Mark Lee Gardner performs a ballad about Billy the Kid during his interview for the film.
Train Ride through the Wild West
S24 Ep2 | 1m 32s
A time-lapse video from the "Billy the Kid" production team.
Billy the Kid – Preview
S24 Ep2 | 30s
First demonized by the lawman who killed him, the Kid was soon mythologized.
Ghost Riders: the Wild West
S24 Ep2 | 16s
A composite shot from the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary in Hot Springs, SD.
River Dawn: the Wild West
S24 Ep2 | 23s
This time-lapse shot was taken at 5 am in -7 degree weather by the Custer production team.
Sunset: the Wild West
S24 Ep2 | 37s
A time-lapse video taken by the "Custer's Last Stand" production team on June 28, 2011.
Custer Behind the Scenes
S24 Ep2 | 2m 24s
A behind the scenes look at "Custer's Last Stand," premiering January 17, 2012.
Custer’s Last Stand Preview
S24 Ep2 | 30s
Preview of Custer's Last Stand, premiering on American Experience January 17, 2012.
Custer’s Last Stand Chapter 1
S24 Ep2 | 14m 15s
The first chapter of Custer's Last Stand, premiering January 17 at 8/7C.
Clinton Behind the Scenes
S24 Ep3 | 2m 59s
A behind the scenes look at American Experience's newest Presidential biography.
Clinton Extended Preview
S24 Ep3 | 3m 45s
An extended preview of "Clinton," rebroadcasting May 8 and 15, 2012.
Clinton’s Carson Appearance
S24 Ep3 | 2m 59s
In 1988, Clinton bungled the biggest speech of his young career.
Clinton’s First Lady: Hillary
S24 Ep3 | 2m 26s
First Lady Hillary Clinton was unsatisfied by the traditional role of the First Lady.
Clinton and Lying: the Lewinsky Scandal
S24 Ep3 | 2m 11s
Clinton sought advice whether to lie about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky.
Clinton and Crisis: The Oklahoma City Bombing
S24 Ep3 | 2m 47s
Clinton's helped the nation's grief after the Oklahoma City Bombing.
Clinton and the Economy: Battle over the Budget
S24 Ep3 | 2m 50s
Clinton attempted to take control of the budget from Congress through "triangulation."
Clinton and Unity: Passing the Budget Bill
S24 Ep3 | 2m 55s
The vote on the budget bill came down to a Freshman Democrat, Marjorie Margolis Mezvinsky.
Trailer | Clinton | American Experience
S24 Ep3 | 27s
A president who rose from a broken childhood to a successful politician in modern America.
Amish at Work: Harvesting
S24 Ep5 | 2m 29s
This 1940s video shows the Amish Huyard family harvesting using traditional methods.
Candy Makers
S24 Ep5 | 2m 55s
This 1940s footage shows Pennsylvania Dutch rolling and molding hard candy.
Cradling Wheat
S24 Ep5 | 1m 47s
This 1940s video shows a Pennsylvania Dutch family working without modern machinery.
The Amish: Nickel Mines Clip
S24 Ep5 | 10m 15s
What does the future hold for a community whose existence is so rooted in the past?
The Amish – Preview
S24 Ep5 | 30s
A preview of "The Amish," an intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life.
The Amish Chapter 1
S24 Ep5 | 12m 30s
Chapter 1 of The Amish, an intimate portrait of contemporary Amish faith and life.
Grand Coulee Dam – Preview
S24 Ep6 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 8/7c. Check your local listings.
Grand Coulee Dam Chapter 1
S24 Ep6 | 13m 16s
Premiering April 3, 2012 at 8/7c. Check your local listings.
Grand Coulee Dam’s Open Spillways
S24 Ep6 | 15s
This 15-second time-lapse video shows the Grand Coulee Dam's spillway closing.
Diverting the Columbia River
S24 Ep6 | 2m 40s
The biggest challenge in building Grand Coulee Dam was diverting the flow of the Columbia.
Grand Coulee Dam: Engineering Challenges
S24 Ep6 | 2m 46s
The engineering challenges became apparent as soon as construction got underway.
Grand Coulee Dam: Pouring the Concrete
S24 Ep6 | 1m 56s
It took millions of cubic yards of concrete to build Grand Coulee Dam.
The Columbia Basin Project
S24 Ep6 | 1m 5s
In the spring of 1952, work was finally underway on the Columbia Basin Project.
The Impact of Grand Coulee Dam
S24 Ep6 | 1m 13s
Grand Coulee Dam was dedicated in front of a crowd of 8,000 on March 22, 1941.
Jesse Owens Preview
S24 Ep7 | 30s
His stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympics captivated the world and infuriated the Nazis.
Jesse Owens, Chapter 1
S24 Ep7 | 10m 28s
His stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympics captivated the world and infuriated the Nazis.
Jesse Owens Behind the Scenes
S24 Ep7 | 2m 25s
A behind the scenes look at American Experience's biography "Jesse Owens."
Jesse Owens in Hitler’s Germany
S24 Ep7 | 2m 7s
Jesse Owens' victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics were an affront to Nazi beliefs.
A Hero’s Welcome?
S24 Ep7 | 1m 35s
After victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens returned to a segregated America.
The Track: A Great Equalizer?
S24 Ep7 | 2m 20s
Jesse Owens' success on the track didn't translate to fair treatment off the track.
This biography of Grant paints a portrait of one of America's most paradoxical leaders.
Soundtrack for a Revolution
30s
Airs Monday, May 9, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific
1m 56s
On Dec. 10, 1913, after a final push of excavation, the Atlantic & Pacific were connected.
Panama Canal: Early Inefficiencies
1m 3s
The 50-year old rail system in Panama proved incapable of getting the job done.
Repairing the Panama Railroad
2m 2s
New Chief Engineer John Stevens turned his focus to repairing the Panama Railroad.
The Decision to Build a Lock Canal
2m 22s
Stevens realized that building a sea level canal would doom the project to failure.
The Presidents 2016: Jimmy Carter
30s
Jimmy Carter airs on August 15 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
Robert E Lee Promo
S23 Ep1 | 30s
Robert E. Lee remains a source of fascination and, for some, veneration.
Dinosaur Wars Preview
S23 Ep3 | 30s
Rebroadcasting Wednesday July 27, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. Check your local listings.
Clinton and Policing the World: Bosnia
S23 Ep3 | 2m 56s
When Bosnian soldiers murdered thousands in 1995, Clinton initiated a NATO response.
Panama Canal Preview
S23 Ep4 | 30s
In 1914 the Panama Canal opened, connecting the world's two largest oceans.
The Greely Expedition Preview
S23 Ep5 | 30s
Airs Monday, January 31, 2011 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Interview with Michael Robinson
S23 Ep5 | 7m 8s
Historian Michael Robinson talks about science in America in the 19th century.
Triangle Fire Preview
S23 Ep7 | 30s
The deadliest workplace accident in New York's history changed American factories forever.
Interview with Author Kirstin Downey
S23 Ep7 | 15m 13s
An interview with author Kirstin Downey on labor rights activist Frances Perkins.
The Great Famine Preview
S23 Ep8 | 30s
The story of the American effort to relieve starvation in 1921 Soviet Russia.
Chapter 1 | The Great Famine
S23 Ep8 | 10m 14s
The American effort to relieve starvation in Soviet Russia in 1921.
Stonewall Uprising Preview
S23 Ep9 | 30s
Airs Monday, April 25, 2011 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Boys Beware
S23 Ep9 | 10m 12s
This 1955 educational film warns of homosexuality, calling it "a sickness of the mind."
“Curing” Homosexuality
S23 Ep9 | 2m 11s
Dangerous "treatments" for eliminating homosexual urges were common in the 1950s and 60s.
The “Dangers” of Homosexuality
S23 Ep9 | 1m 41s
A policeman's 1966 lecture on how homosexuality can destroy your life.
The Dangers of Drag
S23 Ep9 | 1m 23s
In 1960s New York, gay men who dressed in women's clothing courted danger.
What Was the Mattachine Society?
S23 Ep9 | 1m 20s
The Mattachine society was one of the earliest gay rights groups.
The First Gay Pride March
S23 Ep9 | 2m
Remembering the first gay pride march, held one year after the Stonewall riots.
The Legacy of the Stonewall Riots
S23 Ep9 | 1m 29s
The Stonewall riots inspired gay Americans to fight for their rights.
From the film Freedom Riders: The Media, part 1
S23 Ep11 | 1m 5s
Scenes of bloody violence are reported across the country.
From the film Freedom Riders: Freedom to Travel, part 1
S23 Ep11 | 57s
Traveling in the South was dangerous for blacks.
From the film Freedom Riders: Freedom to Travel, part 2
S23 Ep11 | 51s
Southern state laws prevent segregated travel.
From the film Freedom Riders: Victory for Nonviolence,…
S23 Ep11 | 2m 9s
Freedom Riders participated in CORE training sessions before getting on the bus.
From the film Freedom Riders: Victory for Nonviolence,…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 6s
Rabbi Dresser and Delore Boyd comment on the power of nonviolent methods.
From the film Freedom Riders: Democracy in Action
S23 Ep11 | 1m 1s
Freedom Riders came from diverse backgrounds but shared common goals.
From the film Freedom Riders: the Solid South
S23 Ep11 | 1m 11s
JFK tread carefully around the core of the Democratic Party, the white voting South.
From the film Freedom Riders: The Media, part 2
S23 Ep11 | 1m 14s
Reporter Herb Kaplow recounts his experience when covering the Freedom Riders.
From the film Freedom Riders: Freedom to Travel, part 3
S23 Ep11 | 34s
On September 22, 1961, the ICC ordered all signage enforcing segregation to be taken down.
From the film Freedom Riders: Jim Crow Laws
S23 Ep11 | 19s
Separation of the races was the status quo.
From the film Freedom Riders: the Cold War
S23 Ep11 | 39s
America's racial issues are broadcast in the Soviet Union.
Freedom Riders Theatrical Trailer
S23 Ep11 | 2m 16s
Airs Monday, May 16, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Check your local listings.
From the film Freedom Riders: John Lewis on Freedom to…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 13s
John Lewis speaks about traveling in 1960.
From the film Freedom Riders: Israel Dresner on Nonviolence
S23 Ep11 | 1m 46s
Israel Dresner speaks about Nonviolence.
From the film Freedom Riders: Israel Dresner on His…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 20s
Israel Dresner speaks about joining the Freedom Rides.
From the film Freedom Riders: Israel Dresner on the Solid…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 13s
Israel Dresner speaks about the Solid South.
From the film Freedom Riders: John Patterson on Jim Crow…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 29s
John Patterson speaks about Jim Crow Laws.
From the film Freedom Riders: John Patterson on the…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 37s
John Patterson speaks about the Freedom Ride in Anniston.
From the film Freedom Riders: John Patterson on Slow…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 40s
John Patterson speaks about the slow progress of integration.
From the film Freedom Riders: Hank Thomas on Meeting…
S23 Ep11 | 2m 6s
Hank Thomas talks about meeting with white students from American University.
From the film Freedom Riders: John Patterson on the South
S23 Ep11 | 1m 12s
John Patterson speaks about JFK carrying the Solid South.
From the film Freedom Riders: Glenda Davis on Jim Crow Laws
S23 Ep11 | 58s
Glenda Davis speaks about her childhood and Jim Crow laws.
From the film Freedom Riders: Hank Thomas on the Cold War
S23 Ep11 | 58s
Hank Thomas speaks about it being easier to drive across East Berlin than the South.
From the film Freedom Riders: Hank Thomas on The Media
S23 Ep11 | 1m 53s
Hank Thomas speaks about dressing well during the Freedom Rides.
From the film Freedom Riders: William Harbour on His…
S23 Ep11 | 2m 28s
William Harbour speaks about his Freedom Ride and Bull Connor
From the film Freedom Riders: Genevieve Hughes on The Media
S23 Ep11 | 46s
Genevieve Hughes speaks about her disappointment at the lack of press coverage.
From the film Freedom Riders: Genevieve Hughes on The…
S23 Ep11 | 54s
Genevieve Hughes speaks about Jim Farmer not wanting her on the Ride.
From the film Freedom Riders: Glenda Davis on The Media
S23 Ep11 | 58s
Glenda Davis speaks about the Southern white press.
From the film Freedom Riders: Glenda Davis on the Spirit…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 29s
Glanda Davis speaks about white people thinking about segregation in a different way.
From the film Freedom Riders: Rev. C.T. Vivian on the…
S23 Ep11 | 2m 55s
Reverend C.T. Vivian speaks about the effect of employing non-violent tactics.
From the film Freedom Riders: Genevieve Hughes on…
S23 Ep11 | 46s
Genevieve Hughes speaks about press coverage increasing due to the violence.
From the film Freedom Riders: Ray Arsenault on Democracy…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 30s
Ray Arsenault speaks about the ICC desegregation order.
From the film Freedom Riders: John Lewis on the Spirit of…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 53s
John Lewis speaks about the Freedom Rides' accomplishments.
From the film Freedom Riders: Janie McKinney on Jim Crow…
S23 Ep11 | 37s
Janie McKinney speaks about the Southern society as a house of cards.
From the film Freedom Riders: Jerry Moore on Jim Crow Laws
S23 Ep11 | 1m 9s
Jerry Moore explains the purpose of the Freedom Rides.
From the film Freedom Riders: Jerry Moore on What Came Next
S23 Ep11 | 1m 13s
Jerry Moore speaks about what the Freedom Rides accomplished.
From the film Freedom Riders: Rev. C.T. Vivian on the…
S23 Ep11 | 1m
Reverend C.T. Vivian speaks about the Kennedys' response to the Freedom Riders.
From the film Freedom Riders: Rev. C.T. Vivian on…
S23 Ep11 | 58s
Reverend C.T. Vivian speaks about Robert F. Kennedy asking for a cooling off period.
From the film Freedom Riders: Catherine Burks-Brooks on…
S23 Ep11 | 40s
Catherine Burke Brooks speaks about racist treatment in the South.
From the film Freedom Riders: Pauline Knight-Ofuso on The…
S23 Ep11 | 1m
Pauline Knight-Ofuso speaks about the black press.
From the film Freedom Riders: Pauline Knight-Ofuso on…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 48s
Pauline Knight-Ofuso speaks about difficulties for black people traveling in the South.
From the film Freedom Riders: Bernard Lafayette on Jim…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 13s
Bernard Lafayette speaks about traveling in the South.
From the film Freedom Riders: Catherine Burks-Brooks on…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 51s
Catherine Burks-Brooks speaks about deciding to join a Freedom Ride.
From the film Freedom Riders: Catherine Burks-Brooks on…
S23 Ep11 | 25s
Catherine Burks-Brooks speaks about being expelled from Tennessee State.
From the film Freedom Riders: John Seigenthaler on…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 30s
John Seigenthaler speaks about Martin Luther King liberating black and white Americans.
From the film Freedom Riders: Bernard Lafayette on the…
S23 Ep11 | 2m 6s
Bernard Lafayette speaks about three groups from the Nashville Student Movement.
From the film Freedom Riders: Bernard Lafayette on The…
S23 Ep11 | 3m 1s
Bernard Lafayette speaks about acting from his conscience and training in Nashville.
From the film Freedom Riders: Bernard Lafayette on…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 11s
Bernard Lafayette speaks about nonviolence as a response.
From the film Freedom Riders: Bernard Lafayette on His…
S23 Ep11 | 2m 10s
Bernard Lafayette speaks about traveling from Montgomery, Alabama into Mississippi.
From the film Freedom Riders: Jim Lawson on The Cold War
S23 Ep11 | 1m 46s
Jim Lawson speaks about JFK and the Cold War as a critical issue facing the U.S.
From the film Freedom Riders: Jim Lawson on the Victory…
S23 Ep11 | 1m 15s
Jim Lawson speaks about nonviolence training in Washington, DC and Nashville, TN.
From the film Freedom Riders: Jim Lawson on Why a Victory…
S23 Ep11 | 56s
Jim Lawson speaks about why he chose nonviolence intervention.
From the film Freedom Riders: Rev. C.T. Vivian on Jim…
S23 Ep11 | 2m 28s
Reverend C.T. Vivian speaks about why blacks were resisting oppression in the 1960s.
From the film Freedom Riders: Janie McKinney on The…
S23 Ep11 | 25s
Janie McKinney speaks about Southerners angered by the Federal Government.
The Governor: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 4m 43s
Patterson discusses his response to the Freedom Rides.
The Movement: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 4m 8s
The Freedom Riders represented a cross-section of America.
The Pioneers: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 3m 4s
The Journey of Reconciliation, the very first Freedom Ride, took place in April 1947.
The Student Leader: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 4m 44s
Diane Nash became the leader of the Nashville Student Movement.
2011 Student Freedom Ride
S23 Ep11 | 2m 55s
Be one of 40 college students to join original Freedom Riders in retracing the 1961 Rides.
The Inspiration: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 3m 32s
Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolent movement inspired American civil rights activists.
The Exchange Student: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 4m 56s
As a white Freedom Rider, Jim Zwerg sustained severe injuries.
The Music: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 4m 53s
Group singing provided solace for Freedom Riders.
The Strategy: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 4m 57s
Future Freedom Riders trained in Nashville by role-playing nonviolence.
Doaa Dorgham: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 8s
An introductory video to Doaa Dorgham, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Francisco Diaz: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 50s
An introductory video to Francisco Diaz, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Michellay Cole: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 23s
An introductory video to Michellay Cole, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Peter Davis: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 52s
An introductory video to Peter Davis, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
William Dale: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 40s
An introductory video to William Dale, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Liliana Graciela Astiz: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 50s
An introductory video to Liliana Graciela Astiz, one of the forty Student Freedom Riders.
Maricela Aguilar: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 39s
An introductory video to Maricela Aguilar, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Meghna Chandra: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 18s
An introductory video to Meghna Chandra, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Rachael DeMarce: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 10s
An introductory video to Rachael DeMarce, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Rajlakshmi De: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 46s
An introductory video to Rajlakshmi De, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Samantha Williams: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 4s
An introductory video to Samantha Williams, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Sarah Cheshire: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 38s
An introductory video to Sarah Cheshire, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Stephanie Burton: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 51s
An introductory video to Stephanie Burton, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
John Walker: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 23s
An introductory video to John Walker, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Collis Crews: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m
An introductory video to Collis Crews, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Anna Nutter: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 2m 36s
An introductory video to Anna Nutter, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Jason McGaughey: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 20s
An introductory video to Jason McGaughey, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Kaitlyn Whiteside: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 22s
An introductory video to Kaitlyn Whiteside, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Ryan Price: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 44s
An introductory video to Ryan Price, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Alicia Skeeter: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 56s
An introductory video to Alicia Skeeter, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Bakhrom Ismoilov: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 55s
An introductory video to Bakhrom Ismoilov, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Benjameen Quarless: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 24s
An introductory video to Benjameen Quarless, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Carla Orendorff: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 34s
An introductory video to Carla Orendorff, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Charles Reed, Jr: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 39s
An introductory video to Charles Reed Jr., one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Davy Knittle: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 4s
An introductory video to Davy Knittle, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Diana Mahoney: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 38s
An introductory video to Diana Mahoney, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Erica Shekell: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 2m 18s
An introductory video to Erica Shekell, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Esther Kim: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 34s
An introductory video to Esther Kim, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Jayanni Webster: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 51s
An introductory video to Jayanni Webster, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
JoyEllen Freeman: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 45s
An introductory video to JoyEllen Freeman, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
LeRoy Ford: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 28s
An introductory video to LeRoy Ford, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 49s
An introductory video to Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez, one of the forty Student Freedom Riders.
Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 49s
An introductory video to Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez, one of the forty Student Freedom Riders.
May Mgbolu: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 56s
An introductory video to May Mgbolu, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Michael Tubbs: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 52s
An introductory video to Michael Tubbs, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Nathan Roberson: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 20s
An introductory video to Nathan Roberson, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Robert Sgrignoli: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 2m 2s
An introductory video to Robert Sgrignoli, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Tania Smith: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 18s
An introductory video to Tania Smith, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Tariq Meyers: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 49s
An introductory video to Tariq Meyers, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Zilong Wang: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 57s
An introductory video to Zilong Wang, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Marshall Houston: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 47s
An introductory video to Marshall Houston, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Karl Kumodzi: Student Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 42s
An introductory video to Karl Kumodzi, one of the forty 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
The Fresh Troops: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 4m 15s
Future Freedom Riders were trained in nonviolence.
The Tactic: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 4m 55s
Former students in the 1960s South recount the difficulty of the practice of nonviolence.
The Turning Point: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 3m 44s
The state of Mississippi's plan to bankrupt CORE backfired on August 14, 1961.
The Young Witness: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
S23 Ep11 | 4m 59s
Janie McKinney was twelve years old when the Freedom Riders came through her hometown.
Meet Charles Reed, Jr.
S23 Ep11 | 1m 30s
A profile of Charles Reed, Jr., one of the 40 student freedom riders.
Freedom Riders Preview
S23 Ep11 | 30s
Rebroadcasts Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.
Meet Liliana Astiz
S23 Ep11 | 2m 33s
A profile of Liliana Astiz, one of the 40 student freedom riders.
Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette Sings
S23 Ep11 | 20s
Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette sings a song before the 2011 Student Freedom Ride begins.
2011 Student Freedom Ride Kickoff
S23 Ep11 | 2m 20s
Scenes from the kickoff of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Day 1: Stephanie Burton
S23 Ep11 | 47s
Stephanie Burton reflects on Day 1 of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Day 1: May Mgbolu
S23 Ep11 | 1m 26s
May Mgbolu speaks about the first day of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Day 2: Robert Sgrignoli
S23 Ep11 | 2m 57s
2011 Student Freedom Rider Robert Sgrignoli shares his perspective.
Day 1: Carla Orendorff
S23 Ep11 | 2m 34s
Carla Orendorff reflects on Day 1 of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Day 1: Kaitlyn Whiteside
S23 Ep11 | 1m 7s
Kaitlyn Whiteside talks about Day 1 of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Day 1: LeRoy Ford
S23 Ep11 | 2m 38s
LeRoy Ford talks about the speakers of Day 1 of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Student Freedom Ride Day 1: Alicia Skeeter
S23 Ep11 | 1m 43s
"As human beings, we have a right to truth," says Alicia Skeeter.
Day 1: Zilong Wang
S23 Ep11 | 1m 21s
An interview by Zilong Wang, 2011 Student Freedom Rider, on Day 1.
Day 2: Marshall Houston
S23 Ep11 | 1m 50s
Marshall Houston asks: What is my identity? What are my beliefs? And what are my actions?
Day 2: Mother’s Day Recollections
S23 Ep11 | 2m 27s
Student Rajlakshmi De talks to Freedom Rider Helen Singleton about her own mother.
Day 2: Tariq Meyers
S23 Ep11 | 2m 59s
Student rider Tariq Meyers draws parallels between the 2011 Riders and the story of Jacob.
Day 2: Michellay Cole, Diary of a Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 1m 49s
Michellay Cole's Diary of a Freedom Rider interviews three of the Original Freedom Riders.
Day 2: Bakhrom Ismoilov
S23 Ep11 | 2m 56s
Bakhrom Ismoilov asks fellow students about their first two days on the 2011 Freedom Ride.
Day 2: Diana Mahoney
S23 Ep11 | 2m
Diana Mahoney interviews fellow student freedom riders about the southern perspective.
Day 2: Sarah Cheshire
S23 Ep11 | 2m 32s
Sarah Cheshire asks, What does the concept of enacting social change mean?
Day 4: Benjameen Quarless
S23 Ep11 | 2m 5s
Student Freedom Rider Ben Quarless reads a poem he composed.
Day 4: Rachael DeMarce
S23 Ep11 | 1m 42s
Student freedom rider Rachael DeMarce shares some exciting news.
Day 3: Filmmakers as Activists
S23 Ep11 | 2m 50s
Student Freedom Rider Francisco Diaz interviews his peers about filmmaking and activism.
Day 3: Because We Knew it was Right
S23 Ep11 | 2m 56s
Student rider Maricela Aguilar talks about the power of the youth movement.
Day 3: Meghna Chandra
S23 Ep11 | 3m
Student Freedom Rider Meghna Chandra asks what her peers do to facilitate change at home.
Day 3: Samantha Williams
S23 Ep11 | 2m 9s
Samantha Williams interviews undocumented Student Freedom Rider Maricela Aguilar.
Day 1: Jayanni Webster
S23 Ep11 | 1m 28s
Student Freedom Rider Jayanni Webster discusses bringing together collective energy.
Day 3: John Walker
S23 Ep11 | 2m 52s
John Walker gets reactions to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.
Day 4: Lily Astiz
S23 Ep11 | 2m 48s
Student Freedom Rider Lily Astiz captures the deeper and lighter moments of the 2011 ride.
Day 4: Samantha Williams
S23 Ep11 | 2m 48s
Samantha Williams' interview with undocumented Student Freedom Rider Maricela Aguilar.
Day 4: Pete Davis
S23 Ep11 | 1m 39s
Student Freedom Rider Pete Davis discusses his generation's desire for vessels for action.
Day 4: Collis Crews
S23 Ep11 | 1m 27s
Student Freedom Rider Collis Crews describes exhibits at the Civil Rights Museum.
Day 4: Davy Knittle
S23 Ep11 | 2m 17s
What are the questions that Americans do not ask themselves about race?
Day 4: Doaa Dorgham
S23 Ep11 | 2m 58s
Doaa Dorgham interviews North Carolina students on the civil rights movement.
Freedom Rider Reverend Reginald Green
S23 Ep11 | 1m 1s
Freedom Rider Rev. Reginald Green sings to the 40 student riders.
Day 4: JoyEllen Freeman
S23 Ep11 | 2m 26s
Student Rider JoyEllen Freeman asks Ernest "Rip" Patton whether he experienced self doubt.
Charles Jones
S23 Ep11 | 1m 53s
"This Little Light of Mine," by Charles Jones and the 2011 Student Freedom Riders.
Day 2: From DC to Fredericksburg, VA
S23 Ep11 | 1m 31s
Singing and riding the bus from Washington, D.C. to Fredericksburg, VA.
Day 5: Charles Reed Jr.
S23 Ep11 | 1m 55s
Part 1 of Student Freedom Rider Charles Reed's video journal.
Day 5: Karl Kumodzi
S23 Ep11 | 2m 57s
Student Freedom Rider Karl Kumodzi reflects on the 2011 Ride's visit to Anniston, AL.
Day 5: Esther Kim
S23 Ep11 | 2m 56s
In historically significant Anniston, AL, Esther Kim observes similarities to her hometown
Day 5: Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez
S23 Ep11 | 2m 34s
Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez sings Freedom Songs with Earnest "Rip" Patton.
Day 6: Zilong Wang
S23 Ep11 | 1m 53s
Student Freedom Rider Zilong Wang discusses injustices around the world today.
Day 6: May Mgbolu and Ryan Price
S23 Ep11 | 1m 46s
Two Student Freedom Riders perform a slam poem they wrote, "Equality."
Day 6: Alicia Skeeter
S23 Ep11 | 1m 34s
Alicia Skeeter asks what will be left in Anniston, AL after the bus leaves.
Day 4: Anna Nutter
S23 Ep11 | 2m 57s
Anna Nutter ponders why she was chosen to participate in the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Day 5: Jason McGaughey
S23 Ep11 | 2m 59s
Jason McGaughey asks his fellow Student Freedom Riders their definitions of reconciliation
Day 6: LeRoy Ford
S23 Ep11 | 2m 44s
Student Freedom Rider LeRoy Ford reflects on the 2011 visit to Anniston, AL.
Day 6: Marshall Houston
S23 Ep11 | 1m 32s
"Nonviolence is creative" Davy Knittle raps in Marshall Houston's video.
Day 7: Bakhrom Ismoilov
S23 Ep11 | 1m 59s
Behind the scenes with the Student Freedom Riders on Day 7 of the 2011 Ride.
Day 7: Tariq Meyers
S23 Ep11 | 2m 27s
Student Freedom Rider Tariq Meyers described the power of love to enable healing.
“Race still matters, Jack,” from John Seigenthaler
S23 Ep11 | 2m 58s
John Seigenthaler describes telling his grandson the story of the Freedom Rides.
Day 6: Carla Orendorff
S23 Ep11 | 2m 52s
Student Freedom Rider Carla Orendorff considers economic disparity.
Day 7: Rajlakshmi De
S23 Ep11 | 2m 47s
Rajlakshmi De interviews students about the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Day 8: Michellay Cole, Diary of a Freedom Rider
S23 Ep11 | 2m 9s
Student Freedom Rider Michellay Cole's Diary of a Freedom Rider, part 2.
Day 8: Anna Nutter
S23 Ep11 | 2m 54s
Student Freedom Rider Anna Nutter describes her personal feelings about non-violence.
Day 6: Erica Shekell
S23 Ep11 | 2m 53s
Erica Shekell reflects on her time as a 2011 Student Freedom Rider.
Day 8: Collis Crews
S23 Ep11 | 2m 42s
In Montgomery, AL, Student Freedom Rider Collis Crews reflects on hate crimes.
Day 8: Kaitlyn Whiteside
S23 Ep11 | 1m 59s
Kaitlyn describes watching the film now knowing several of the original Freedom Riders
Day 8: Jayanni Webster
S23 Ep11 | 2m 44s
Jayanni Webster asks her fellow Student Freedom Riders what are their greatest passions.
Day 9: Rachael DeMarce
S23 Ep11 | 2m 57s
Rachael's application for the 2011 Student Ride led to a special chat with her grandmother
Day 8: Samantha Williams
S23 Ep11 | 1m 39s
Samantha Williams interviews Riders on their feelings about "the N word".
Helen and Bob Singleton
S23 Ep11 | 1m 33s
The original Freedom Riders revisit the site of their 1961 arrest in Jackson, MS.
Day 9: Davy Knittle
S23 Ep11 | 2m 41s
Davy Knittle asks his fellow Student Freedom Riders where their courage comes from.
Day 9: Maricela Aguilar
S23 Ep11 | 2m 38s
Maricela Aguilar describes the variety of causes important to her fellow Student Riders.
Day 8: Meghna Chandra
S23 Ep11 | 2m 6s
Student Freedom Rider Meghna Chandra shares some of her favorite moments from Day 8.
Day 9: Carla Orendorff
S23 Ep11 | 2m 49s
Carla Orendorff films her fellow Student Riders writing messages on the sidewalk in chalk.
Day 9: Will Dale
S23 Ep11 | 1m 21s
2011 Student Freedom Rider Will Dale reflects on the last few days of the ride.
Day 10: Benjameen Quarless
S23 Ep11 | 2m 53s
Benjameen describes three things he has learned on the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Day 10: Rachael DeMarce
S23 Ep11 | 46s
Student Freedom Rider Rachael DeMarce places her name on the Wall of Tolerance.
Day 10: Karl Kumodzi
S23 Ep11 | 1m 53s
Karl Kumodzi shows the enthusiastic welcome received by the 2011 Freedom Ride.
Day 9: JoyEllen Freeman
S23 Ep11 | 1m 47s
Student Freedom Rider JoyEllen Freeman interviews Montgomery, AL native Stephanie Burton.
Day 9: Doaa Dorgham
S23 Ep11 | 1m 19s
Doaa Dorgham films her fellow Student Freedom Riders' doing their own "freedom dances."
Day 7 at the 16th Street Church
S23 Ep11 | 38s
The student freedom riders attend a concert in the 16th Street Baptist Church.
Day 8: Francisco Diaz
S23 Ep11 | 3m 6s
Francisco Diaz asks his fellow riders what music inspires them.
Michael Tubbs Speaks at Jim Hill High School
S23 Ep11 | 2m 56s
Student freedom rider Michael Tubbs speaks to students at Jim Hill High School.
Day 7: Sarah Cheshire
S23 Ep11 | 2m 49s
Sarah Cheshire interviews original riders Jim Zwerg and Joan Mulholland.
Day 10: Tania Smith
S23 Ep11 | 1m 29s
Student Tania Smith's video about the importance of music to the Freedom Riders.
Day 10: Esther Kim
S23 Ep11 | 3m 59s
Student Freedom Rider Esther Kim sings and plays "We Shall Overcome" on the ukulele.
Day 10: Jason McGaughey
S23 Ep11 | 2m 43s
The final post from the Student Freedom Rider Jason McGaughey.
Alicia Skeeter: James Farmer Quotes
S23 Ep11 | 1m 41s
Alicia Skeeter talks with her peers about the words of civil rights leader James Farmer.
Reconciliation in Anniston
S23 Ep11 | 2m 54s
Erica Shekell's video of reconciliation in Anniston, Alabama.
Day 10: Charles Reed Jr.
S23 Ep11 | 2m 59s
Charles Reed Jr. discusses his thoughts at the end of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.
Carter on the Economy: Energy Crisis
S23 Ep11 | 1m 37s
Carter asked Americans to cut down their energy usage during a fireside chat in 1977.
A Simple, But Daring Plan
S23 Ep11 | 1m 35s
Learn about the 1961 Freedom Rides from the Freedom Riders themselves.
Travelling in the Segregated South
S23 Ep11 | 28s
For African-Americans, travel in the segregated South was insulting at best.
Practicing Non-Violence
S23 Ep11 | 1m 3s
Civil rights activists rehearsed non-violence, and were prepared to face violence.
Before Rosa Parks, There Was Irene Morgan
S23 Ep11 | 52s
Irene Morgan fought her 1944 arrest for sitting in the front of an interstate bus.
This Was Absolute War
S23 Ep11 | 2m 8s
May 1961, a busload of Freedom Riders were confronted by an angry mob in Montgomery, AL.
Buses Are A-Coming
S23 Ep11 | 2m 16s
Even in prison, the Freedom Riders found ways to advocate for their beliefs.
Why Be a Freedom Rider?
S23 Ep11 | 36s
In this video from 1961, two Freedom Riders explain what they're doing.
Down Freedom’s Main Line
S23 Ep11 | 1m 3s
Two activists reflect on what the Freedom Rides meant for the Civil Rights movement.
The Civilian Conservation Corps Preview
S22 Ep1 | 30s
Four Corpsmen share experiences of hard work and brotherhood from their time in the CCC.
Wyatt Earp Preview
S22 Ep2 | 30s
Wyatt Earp came to epitomize the marshal responsible for taming the Wild West.
The Bombing of Germany Preview
S22 Ep3 | 30s
During the offensive against Germany, Americans faced a moral and strategic dilemma.
Behind the Scenes With the Costume Designer
S22 Ep4 | 7m 3s
Learn more about the detailed process of creating the costumes for the film.
Deleted Scene on Congress and Parties
S22 Ep4 | 2m 53s
A deleted scene from the film about Congress and parties.
Deleted Scene on Dolley’s Squeezes
S22 Ep4 | 3m 14s
A scene deleted from the film about Dolley Madison's "squeezes".
Robert Stone’s First Film
S22 Ep5 | 3m 46s
Around age 12, Robert Stone created a short film on environmental pollution.
The Presidency and the Environment
S22 Ep5 | 1m 47s
From the 1960s to today, US Presidents have talked about saving our environment.
There Were No Environmental Laws
S22 Ep5 | 58s
What were environmental conditions like in the US in the early 1960s?
Rachel Carson & Silent Spring
S22 Ep5 | 59s
What was the effect of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring?
Environmentalists Enter Politics
S22 Ep5 | 1m 48s
Congressmen with poor environmental records were targeted for defeat in 1970.
The Oil Embargo & the Environment
S22 Ep5 | 56s
The 1973 oil embargo highlighted US dependence on foreign oil.
Conflict, Community, & Environmentalism
S22 Ep5 | 1m 45s
Passing environmentally friendly laws isn't always enough.
My Lai Preview
S22 Ep6 | 30s
What drove a company of US soldiers to commit the worst atrocity in US military history?
On the Road to Hell
S22 Ep6 | 2m 14s
In the Vietnam War, military leaders failed to give moral guidance to scared US soldiers.
When Should a Soldier Say No?
S22 Ep6 | 1m 3s
The 1968 attack of My Lai pushed soldiers and Americans to ask this hard question.
Merely Following Orders?
S22 Ep6 | 1m 20s
Lt. Calley's 1971 trial upset those who felt he was unfairly blamed for Vietnam mistakes.
The My Lai Massacre: A National Shame
S22 Ep6 | 3m 10s
Learning about My Lai changed American opinions about the Vietnam War.
Roads to Memphis Preview
S22 Ep7 | 30s
The international manhunt for the killer of Martin Luther King.
Cops Came From Everywhere
S22 Ep7 | 2m 45s
March 1968: Memphis sanitation workers' march in Memphis ends in police violence.
Dr. King Launches the Poor People’s Campaign
S22 Ep7 | 2m 14s
Martin Luther King, Jr launched the Poor People's Campaign in 1968 to fight poverty.
They Didn’t Treat Us As A Man
S22 Ep7 |
The call of sanitation workers for fair treatment drew Martin Luther King, Jr. to Memphis.
Enablers of Racial Violence
S22 Ep7 | 2m 30s
Whites willing to resort to racist violence found encouragement from high profile figures.
Into the Deep: Shanty – Wings of a Gull
S22 Ep8 | 3m 11s
Whaling shanty Wearing Whaling Grounds (Wings of a Gull)
Author Interview: Nat Philbrick
S22 Ep8 | 9m 5s
Author Nathaniel Philbrick talks about his approach to his book, In the Heart of the Sea.
Into the Deep: American Experience – Preview
S22 Ep8 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Behind the Scenes With David Strathairn
S21 Ep1 | 5m 54s
Learn more about the filming of The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer Preview
S21 Ep1 | 30s
Oppenheimer was tasked with the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Chapter 1 | The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
S21 Ep1 | 6m 59s
Watch a preview of The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
The Polio Crusade Preview
S21 Ep2 | 30s
The polio crusade was a time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease.
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Preview
S21 Ep3 | 30s
After Lincoln's assassination, a manhunt closed in on John Wilkes Booth.
Behind the Scenes With the Filmmaker
S21 Ep4 | 8m 57s
Hear some of the background on this story from the films Director/Producers.
Deleted Scenes from the Film
S21 Ep4 | 9m 34s
A selection of scenes that were deleted from A Class Apart.
A Class Apart Preview
S21 Ep4 | 30s
From a small-town Texas murder emerged a landmark civil rights case.
Discrimination against Mexican-Americans
S21 Ep4 | 47s
In the 1950s life could be difficult for Latinos in the United States.
A New Nation for Mexican-Americans
S21 Ep4 | 43s
How and why did many Mexicans become US citizens in 1848?
The Birth and Growth of Racism against Mexican-Americans
S21 Ep4 | 1m 44s
Racist attitudes against Mexican-Americans intensified in the 20th Century.
Mexican-Americans in World War II
S21 Ep4 | 1m 29s
Hundreds of thousands of Mexican-Americans fought in the US military in World War II.
Inequality in the Courthouse
S21 Ep4 | 53s
The lawyers in Hernandez v. Texas argued for their client as well as for themselves.
A History Lesson for the Supreme Court
S21 Ep4 | 2m 7s
The 1954 Supreme Court had little awareness of what life was like for Mexican-Americans.
Hernandez v. Texas: A Great Moment in American History
S21 Ep4 | 45s
This Supreme Court ruling was a major civil rights achievement.
We Shall Remain Promo
S21 Ep5 | 30s
We Shall Remain establishes Native history as an essential part of American history.
We Shall Remain: After the Mayflower Preview
S21 Ep5 | 30s
Airs Monday, October 18, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
We Shall Remain: Annawon Weeden
S21 Ep5 | 24s
Annawon Weeden, a Mashpee Wampanoag, comments on the importance of the series.
We Shall Remain: Cassius Spears
S21 Ep5 | 57s
Cassius Spears discusses what the phrase "we shall remain" means to him.
We Shall Remain: Chris Eyre
S21 Ep5 | 26s
Chris Eyre discusses the complexity of Native American history.
We Shall Remain: David White
S21 Ep5 | 25s
David White discusses what the phrase "we shall remain" means to him.
We Shall Remain: N. Bird Runningwater
S21 Ep5 | 45s
N. Bird Runningwater talks about the emerging role of Native American filmmakers.
We Shall Remain: Nipmuc Language
S21 Ep5 | 2m 13s
David Tall Pine White explains his role as language consultant.
We Shall Remain: R. David Edmunds
S21 Ep5 | 49s
R. David Edmunds talks about the representation of Native Americans in the series.
We Shall Remain: Shirley K. Sneve
S21 Ep5 | 36s
Shirley K. Sneve discusses the importance of the phrase "we shall remain."
We Shall Remain: Wardrobe and Makeup
S21 Ep5 | 2m 2s
Cassius Spears describes the process to prepare for the After the Mayflower shoot.
We Shall Remain: Wes Studi
S21 Ep5 | 40s
Actor Wes Studi discusses the historical accuracy of the series.
Hill High Low | ReelNative
S21 Ep5 | 8m 50s
Michael Little gives us a glimpse into his life as an artist in Phoenix, Arizona.
Courtney Leonard| ReelNative
S21 Ep5 | 4m 43s
Courtney Leonard reflects on Shinnecock, meaning people of the shore.
We Know What We Saw | ReelNative
S21 Ep5 | 7m 8s
Clarissa and Connie Archilta tell us what they really saw — a bigfoot.
Guy Narcomey | ReelNative
S21 Ep5 | 8m 1s
Guy Narcomey shares his love of running and a deep connection to his tribal ancestry.
We Shall Remain: Tecumseh’s Vision Preview
S21 Ep6 | 30s
Airs Monday, October 25, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings.
We Shall Remain: Cherokee Language
S21 Ep7 | 1m 22s
Harry Oosahwee discusses the importance of using the Cherokee language in Trail of Tears.
“Civilization” and Native Americans
S21 Ep7 | 1m 42s
White Americans offered Native Americans equality -- if they became more like them.
Creating a Written Alphabet for the Cherokee
S21 Ep7 | 1m 17s
Sequoyah invented a written language for the Cherokee.
Are the Cherokee an Independent Nation?
S21 Ep7 | 1m 22s
In 1832 the United States Supreme Court recognized Cherokee sovereignity.
Will the Cherokee Be Exiled?
S21 Ep7 | 59s
The 1836 treaty of New Echota required the Cherokee to move out west.
Evacuating the Cherokee People
S21 Ep7 | 1m
In May 1838 the United States began removing Cherokee from their homes in Georgia.
What Was the Trail of Tears?
S21 Ep7 | 1m 1s
The Trail of Tears march caused the death of more than 4,000 Cherokee people.
The Consequences of the Trail of Tears
S21 Ep7 | 41s
The effects of 1830s policies on Native Americans are still felt today.
President Jackson and the Indian Removal Bill
S21 Ep7 | 1m 19s
President Andrew Jackson supported moving Native Americans west of the Mississippi.
We Shall Remain: Apache Dance
S21 Ep8 | 1m 10s
Oliver Enjady advised the dancers on the cultural significance of an Apache dance.
What Was the Occupation of Wounded Knee?
S21 Ep9 | 1m 49s
In February 1973, the American Indian Movement took over Wounded Knee, South Dakota.
What was the American Indian Movement?
S21 Ep9 | 38s
The American Indian Movement fought for Native American rights.
Taken from Their Families
S21 Ep9 | 2m 43s
For many decades, Native American children were taken to government boarding schools.
The US Government’s Education of Native American Children
S21 Ep9 | 1m 48s
What were Native American children expected to learn in schools run by the US government?
The Relocation of Native Americans
S21 Ep9 | 1m 51s
Most Native Americans do not live on reservations. How did that happen?
Calling Attention to Wounded Knee
S21 Ep9 | 2m 1s
Wounded Knee occupiers communicated their concerns via the press.
The Kennedys Preview
S21 Ep10 | 31s
A preview of The Kennedys, saga of ambition, wealth, family loyalty and personal tragedy.
George H.W. Bush, Part 2 Preview
30s
This biography examines the life and career of our often overlooked 41st president.
Minik: The Lost Eskimo Preview
30s
In October 1897, renowned Arctic explorer Robert Peary returned with five polar Eskimos.
A preview of Oswald's Ghost, a film about the President Kennedy's assassin.
Comparing Baseball to “El Béisbol”
1m 8s
Clemente saw top ball players, black and white, at the Puerto Rican Winter Leagues.
Roberto Clemente Meets Jim Crow
1m 49s
Roberto Clemente is introduced to overt racism, while training in the American South.
Latino Ballplayers Join the Major Leagues
1m 33s
Roberto Clemente was a role model for Latinos in the United States.
Major League Baseball tried to ignore the "un-American" heritage of Latino ballplayers.
When Barbara Met George
1m 46s
Barbara Pierce met George Bush when she was just 16. She married him three years later.
Buffalo Bill Preview
S20 Ep3 | 30s
Buffalo Bill Cody was a meager plainsman turned international celebrity and frontier hero.
Grand Central Preview
S20 Ep4 | 30s
On February 1, 1913, New Yorkers rushed to see the opening of Grand Central Station.
Kit Carson Preview
S20 Ep5 | 30s
The life of Kit Carson embodies the contradictions in the story of the American West.
Roberto Clemente Preview
S20 Ep7 | 30s
Born in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente was an exceptional baseball player and humanitarian.
Walt Whitman Preview
S20 Ep8 | 31s
Walt Whitman offered up his poetry as a perfect reflection of the America he saw.
George H.W. Bush, Part 1 Preview
S20 Ep9 | 30s
This biography examines the life and career of our often overlooked 41st president.
The Presidents 2016: HW Bush
S20 Ep9 | 30s
H.W. Bush airs on August 18 at 8/7c on PBS American Experience
Great Fever documents the efforts of Major Walter Reed's investigation into yellow fever.
In 1848 James Marshall found gold and unleashed a massive migration from around the world.
Trailer | Test Tube Babies | American Experience
S19 Ep4 | 30s
When the first human egg was fertilized in a lab in 1944, the news spread like wildfire.
The Living Weapon Preview
S19 Ep8 | 35s
The international race to develop biological weapons during the 20th century.
New Orleans Preview
S19 Ep9 | 31s
The original American city lies at the beating heart of the great American experiment.
Recreating New York
S19 Ep13 | 9m 21s
Find out how the Alexander Hamilton production team recreated 18th century New York City.
Federalists vs. Republicans
S19 Ep13 | 1m 7s
Partisan politics were a part of public life from the republic's earliest years.
Hamilton As Seen by his Contemporaries
S19 Ep13 | 1m 26s
Who was Alexander Hamilton? Those who knew him describe his many qualities.
The Battle Over the Establishment of a National Bank
S19 Ep13 | 6m 42s
One of Hamilton's most farsighted contributions was the creation of a central bank.
Alexander Hamilton’s Widow Speaks
S19 Ep13 | 2m 4s
Elizabeth Hamilton, who outlived her husband by five decades, defends his reputation.
Federalists and Republicans on Slavery
S19 Ep13 | 1m 36s
Hamilton's opposition to slavery stemmed from his hatred of seeing human potential wasted.
Alexander Hamilton Preview
S19 Ep13 | 55s
Alexander Hamilton was a gifted statesman brought down by fatal flaws.
Building a Supply Road for the Pipeline
1m 9s
On April 29, 1974, construction began on a haul road for transporting pipeline materials.
Construction Begins on the Alaska Pipeline
40s
Construction of the Alaska Pipeline began on March 27, 1975.
Moving the Oil by Pipeline
1m 12s
After oil was struck in Alaska's Prudhoe Bay, companies agreed to build a pipeline.
The Alaska Pipeline’s Permafrost Challenge
37s
The Alaska Pipeline could not be buried under the Arctic tundra.
Alaska Pipeline: Atigun Pass
1m 19s
The last piece of the pipeline was laid at Atigun Pass, the highest point on the line.
Alaska Pipeline: Thompson Pass
2m 53s
One of the biggest challenges in the Alaska Pipeline's construction was Thompson Pass.
Faulty Welds on the Pipeline
1m 23s
Alyeska suffered its first scandal when a subcontractor falsified weld x-rays.
The Scale and Cost of the Alaska Pipeline
1m 57s
The one thing that was not in short supply was workers hoping to cash in on the project.
Jesse James – preview
S18 Ep7 | 30s
Airs Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Annie Oakley Preview
S18 Ep12 | 30s
Annie Oakley won fame and fortune as the little lady from Ohio who never missed a shot.
Annie Oakley Chapter 1
S18 Ep12 | 9m 47s
The first chapter of American Experience's "Annie Oakley," broadcasting January 31.
Building the Alaska Highway Promo
30s
In May of 1942, thousands of American soldiers began the building of the Alaska Highway.
Cuba Newsreels: Castro Visits the U.S.S.R., 1972
53s
Castro travels to the U.S.S.R. and meets with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev.
Cuba Newsreels: Queue of Asylum-Seekers, 1980
2m 27s
Cubans line up to have their passports stamped at the Peruvian Embassy.
Environmental Obstacles
2m 59s
The Corps wanted finish the highway in a hurry, but progress was slowed by mud and muskeg.
The Army Corps of Engineers’ Assignment
1m 35s
The job of building an Alaskan highway was assigned to the Army Corps of Engineers.
Clearing the Way
1m 9s
Bulldozers cleared trees and dirt from a 60 to 90-foot swath for the Alaskan Highway.
Finishing the Alaska Highway
50s
On October 25, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the last gap of the highway.
Trailer | The Fight | American Experience
S17 Ep11 | 30s
Theirs was a rivalry that would draw American and Germany inching closer to war.
World Trade Center Construction Footage
18m 3s
This film (1983) features original footage of the towers under construction.
Carol Willis, Architectural Historian
6m 57s
An interview with architectural historian Carol Willis for New York: Center of the World.
Leslie Robertson, Engineer
10m 57s
Engineer Leslie Robertson discusses architectural aspects of the World Trade Center.
Camilo Jose Vergara, Photographer
8m
Photographer Camilo Jose Vergara discusses the visual impact of the World Trade Center.
Ed Koch, New York City Mayor, 1978-1989
5m 1s
Three-term mayor of New York City Ed Koch describes a moment on September 11, 2002.
Mario M. Cuomo, New York Governor 1983-1994
3m 47s
An interview with former New York governor Mario Cuomo.
Philippe Petit, High Wire Artist
6m 27s
High wire artist Philippe Petit discusses his walk between the Twin Towers.
William Langewiesche, Journalist
4m 47s
Journalist William Langewiesche tells the story of one 9/11 survivor.
Ada Louise Huxtable, Architecture Critic
4m 21s
Architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable discusses the options for building at Ground Zero.
Guy Tozzoli, President of the World Trade Center Association
11m 7s
An interview with the President of the World Trade Center Association, Guy Tozzoli.
Mike Wallace, Historian
7m 47s
Mike Wallace discusses the implications of a World Trade Center in New York City.
Pete Hamill, Writer
14m 3s
Writer Pete Hamill talks about New York before, during, and after construction of the WTC.
Introduction to “The Negro and the American Promise”
2m 13s
Dr. Kenneth Clark introduces the segment "The Negro and the American Promise."
James Baldwin from “The Negro and the American Promise”
19m 57s
James Baldwin's appearance on Boston Public television alongside MLK and Malcolm X.
Malcolm X on “The Negro and the American Promise”
13m 7s
Malcolm X appears in Boston public television's "The Negro and the American Promise."
Martin Luther King on “The Negro and the American Promise”
9m 54s
MLK appears on Boston public television alongside Malcolm X and James Baldwin.
Golden Gate Bridge: Doing the Math
2m 21s
Ellis computed dozens of factors and completed the bridge's overall design in four months.
The Bridge’s Design and Color
59s
Joseph Strauss hired Irving Morrow to design an architectural treatment for the bridge.
Beginning Construction on the Golden Gate Bridge
48s
Construction began in January 1933. Workers excavated 3 1/4 million cubic feet of dirt.
Building a Bridge in the Ocean
57s
The south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge was built over a thousand feet into open ocean.
Spinning the Cables
2m 54s
The most impressive innovation was the technique used to construct the bridge's cables.
The Towers of Golden Gate Bridge
2m 38s
The towers of the Golden Gate Bridge rise 745 feet into the air.
Construction of the World Trade Center
2m 7s
On the morning of August 5th, 1966, work on the World Trade Center finally began.
Engineering for High Winds
1m 50s
The unprecedented height and size of the towers posed a new kind of challenge: wind.
Prefabrication for the Twin Towers
1m 32s
Unlike earlier skyscrapers, the twin towers were erected in huge prefabricated components.
Safety Precautions
2m 41s
Engineers had to consider all possible events that might happen in a high rise building.
The Design of the Twin Towers
2m 14s
The design & construction of the towers marked a dramatic break with skyscraper tradition.
Emma Goldman’s Law-Defying Campaign For Birth Control
1m 13s
Emma Goldman defied laws against public discussion of sex and contraceptives.
Emma Goldman and Opposition to the First World War
2m 44s
Goldman and Berkman organized demonstrations protesting America's entry into WW1.
A Chasm Between Rich and Poor
1m 51s
Emma Goldman encouraged unemployed Americans to demand jobs and food from the wealthy.
A Bloody Labor Battle
1m 28s
In June 1892, workers at the Andrew Carnegie-owned steel plant went on strike.
A New Generation of Radicals
1m 8s
American Anarchists in the 1880s were a small but powerful movement.
Emma Goldman: A Modern Joan of Arc
1m 2s
Emma Goldman captivated and polarized the American public for nearly thirty years.
For nearly half a century, Emma Goldman was the most controversial woman in America.
Jubilee Video: Around the World
S16 Ep6 | 3m 57s
Organizers illustrated some of the era's cultural stereotypes during the 1957 Jubilee.
Jubilee Video: Fashion Show
S16 Ep6 | 2m 16s
Wise emcees a men's fashion show during the '57 Jubilee and grants a Chicago woman's wish.
Jubilee Video: Ford Fairlane Giveaway
S16 Ep6 | 1m 41s
In this 1960 Jubilee video, unexpected four-wheeled prizes inspire mania.
Jubilee Video: Paint by Numbers
S16 Ep6 | 2m
For the 1960 Jubilee, participants follow instructions to paint a patriotic portrait.
Jubilee Video: Top 25
S16 Ep6 | 2m 34s
In this video, awardees wear turbans at the 1961 Tupperabia Jubilee.
Tupperware Jubilee: Motorboat Wish
S16 Ep6 | 1m 48s
The Wish Fairy grants a sleek wish to a 1956 Jubilee attendee.
Gary McDonald, Tupperware Executive
S16 Ep6 | 5m 27s
Former Tupperware executive Gary McDonald describes an Earl Tupper invention.
Tupperware Preview
S16 Ep6 | 30s
Tupperware! re-examines assumptions about American culture in the 1950s.
Grading on the Transcontinental Railroad
55s
Grading was the most difficult job during construction of the railroad.
Liquid Nitroglycerin and the Transcontinental Railroad
28s
The Central Pacific's best hope was a dangerous gamble: liquid nitroglycerin.
Summit Tunnel
1m 19s
Summit Tunnel is 1,659 feet long and through some of the hardest rock in North America.
The Task Ahead
1m 5s
Engineer Theodore Judah solved the great riddle of the Pacific Railroad at Donner Pass.
Building a Railroad in the Desert
56s
Railroad workers had to lay track across a 40 mile stretch of Nevada desert.
Workers dug tunnels through mountains in Utah and laid track in the Wyoming desert.
Lynching in Mississippi
1m 12s
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Lynching was a danger African-American men faced in the South.
The opening minutes of a 1960 film by a pro-segregation commission in Mississippi.
The Great Migration: From Mississippi to Chicago
1m 15s
In the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of African-Americans moved North.
The Kidnapping of Emmett Till
1m 4s
Emmett Till's great-uncle and cousin remember the night he was taken.
A New Water System for Chicago
2m 49s
Engineers plan a pipe system to deliver clean water to Chicago from Lake Michigan.
Chicago’s Grain Elevators
1m 38s
In the 19th century, the grain elevator was a revolutionary technology.
Improvements in elevators and the creation of structural steel made skyscrapers possible.
Elevating the City
1m 33s
The streets and buildings of Chicago had to be raised to accommodate a new sewage system.
Reversing the River
1m 40s
To solve city's water supply & sewage disposal problems, the Chicago River was reversed.
Trailer | The Murder of Emmett Till
30s
Emmett Till's murder and the acquittal of his killers mobilized the Civil Rights Movement.
Jimmy Carter Preview
S15 Ep1 | 30s
Jimmy Carter traces the ascent of an ambitious country boy to the Oval Office.
Seabiscuit Preview
S15 Ep11 | 30s
An over-worked horse and a broken-down jockey capture the nation's imagination.
Seabiscuit – Preview
S15 Ep11 | 30s
Airs Monday, September 26, 2011 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
War Letters: American Experience – Preview
S14 Ep1 | 30s
War Letters brings to life vivid letters from the front.
Interview with Andy Carroll
S14 Ep1 | 3m 6s
Andy Carroll is the founder and director of the Legacy Project.
Interview with Linda Edquist
S14 Ep1 | 21m 27s
Conservation Specialist Linda Edquist demonstrates preservation techniques.
Mount Rushmore Preview
S14 Ep4 | 30s
The story behind the world's largest sculpture and the shrine of democracy.
Sculpting a National Monument
S14 Ep4 | 2m 41s
View video clips of Gutzon Borglum and the workers as they sculpt a national monument.
Mount Rushmore Chapter 1
S14 Ep4 | 11m 25s
The story behind the world's largest sculpture and the shrine of democracy.
Borglum’s Sculpting Technique
S14 Ep4 | 2m 22s
Borglum built a studio size model of Mt. Rushmore and then enlarged it to scale.
Mount Rushmore Challenges
S14 Ep4 | 46s
Gutzon Borglum and his team of workers were aware that there would be challenges to face.
Sculpting Jefferson’s Head
S14 Ep4 | 40s
Gutzon Borglum used a concoction of materials to fill in the cracks in Jefferson's head.
The Scale of Mount Rushmore
S14 Ep4 | 1m 3s
Mount Rushmore is the biggest monument on the face of the earth.
Zoot Suit Riots Teaser
S14 Ep6 | 30s
In 1942, the murder of a young Mexican-American man ignited a firestorm in Los Angeles.
Historian Catherine Clinton
3m 21s
Historian Catherine Clinton discusses medical care in the Civil War.
Historian Elizabeth Young
2m 46s
Historian Elizabeth Young discusses women and literature before the Civil War.
Historian Ira Berlin
9m 14s
Historian Ira Berlin discusses the state of the nation on the eve of the Civil War.
Historian Joseph Glatthaar
7m 20s
Historian Joseph Glatthaar discusses African American regiments in the Civil War.
Historian Margaret Washington
10m 29s
Historian Margaret Washington discusses topics of the antebellum period.
Interview with Cinematographer James Callanan
7m 31s
A behind the scenes interview with cinematographer James Callanan.
Interview with Producer David Grubin
5m 55s
An interview with David Grubin, producer of Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided.
Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided Preview
30s
The marriage of Abraham and Mary Lincoln was long and turbulent and knew many trials.
Behind the Scenes with Cinematographer Boyd Estus
2m 58s
Cinematographer Boyd Estus talks filming for historical documentary.
Flood Film Clips
2m 39s
Footage from the 1927 flood, including shots of workers and aerial views of the flooding.
Attica Prison Riot
S13 Ep1 | 16m 22s
Interviews from Robert Douglass and Frank Smith, both involved in the Attica Prison Riot.
Paul Krugman Interview
S13 Ep1 | 8m 48s
Paul Krugman discusses the relevance of the Rockefellers in today's business environment.
The Rockefellers Chapter One
S13 Ep1 | 9m 37s
John D. Rockefeller was the world's first billionaire and the most hated man in America.
Trailer | Fatal Flood
S13 Ep2 | 30s
In 1927, the Mississippi River flooded from New Orleans, leaving a million homeless.
Prospects of Mankind with Eleanor Roosevelt
16m 19s
"Prospects of Mankind with Eleanor Roosevelt" first aired on WGBH in October, 1959.
Building Diversion Tunnels
2m 47s
The most dangerous phase of Hoover Dam's construction was building the diversion tunnels.
Hoover Dam: Moving the Concrete
2m 59s
On June 6, 1933, workers poured the first bucket of concrete that would build the dam.
Rerouting the Colorado River
44s
Workers moved the Colorado River from the bed it had known for 12 million years.
The High Scalers of Hoover Dam
2m 33s
During the dam's construction, the job of the high scaler was by far the most dangerous.
Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century.
He was an unknown politician from Missouri who suddenly found himself president.
Surviving the Dust Bowl: Trailer
30s
The determined people who clung to their homes and way of life enduring drought and dust.
Truman: Part 1 Preview
S10 Ep1 | 30s
He was an unknown politician from Missouri who suddenly found himself president.
Trailer | Influenza 1918 | American Experience
S10 Ep5 | 30s
The worst epidemic in American history, killing over 600,000.
Reagan Announces SDI
S10 Ep6 | 2m 30s
In an address to the nation Reagan announced his Strategic Defense Initiative.
Reagan Preview
S10 Ep6 | 30s
Airs Monday, February 7, 2011 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
The Presidents 2016: Reagan
S10 Ep6 | 30s
Reagan airs on August 16 and 17 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
Riding the Rails promo
S10 Ep9 | 31s
During the Great Depression, more than 250,000 teenagers lived on the road in America.
New York Underground Preview
34s
By the mid-1800s New York City was one of the most crowded places on earth.
Ride through the Panama canal with this time-lapse video of the locks in action.
Travel the Panama Canal
2m 59s
Take a boat through the Panama canal with this time-lapse video of the locks in action.
Andrew Carnegie: The Richest Man in the World
30s
Andrew Carnegie embodied the American dream: the immigrant who went from rags to riches.
Alfred Beach’s Subway Plan
1m 31s
The first effort to build a subway dates back to the 1850s with Alfred Ely Beach.
Constructing New York’s First Subway
1m 23s
At least 7,700 men would be needed to build the Interborough Rapid Transit, or IRT.
In June, 1902, subcontractor, Ira Shaler, suffered a fatal accident in the east tunnel.
Engineering in the Late 19th Century
1m 7s
In the late 19th-century, an engineer was regarded as a god-like figure.
New York’s Topography Challenges
1m 38s
New York’s topography presented a special engineering challenge for subway planners.
Powering New York’s Subway System
2m 6s
Running New York's subway would require the most powerful electrical plant in the world.
The Pneumatic Subway
1m 53s
Alfred Ely Beach had an idea for a pneumatic subway, pulled by a rope of air.
Vets Remember: Ed Stewart
1m 6s
Ed Stewart, Sergeant in the 84th Infantry, describes the sound of artillery fire.
Vets Remember: H.W.O. Kinnard
2m 13s
H.W.O. Kinnard remembers General McAuliffe's reaction to the German surrender ultimatum.
The Ku Klux Klan targets Malcolm X’s Family
46s
Malcolm X explains how the Ku Klux Klan targeted his family.
Unity Between Muslims of All Races
56s
Malcolm X talks about finding unity between Muslims of all races.
The Ballot or the Bullet
2m 29s
Malcolm X calls for black Americans to move toward total control of their communities.
Amelia Earhart Preview
S6 Ep1 | 30s
The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart's story became legend.
Hurricane of ’38 Preview
S6 Ep4 | 31s
In the years before radar had been invented, no one had ever seen a storm like this.
Hurricane of ’38 Home Movies
S6 Ep4 | 1m 52s
Three families' home movies documenting the destruction wrought by the Hurricane of '38.
The Crash of 1929 Preview
S3 Ep8 | 30s
Preview for the film The Crash of 1929, rebroadcasting April 24, 2012.
Clinton: American Experience – Preview
30s
Airs Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Clinton: American Experience, Part 2 – Preview
30s
Airs Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 8:00 pm. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
A Powerful Partnership
2m 53s
Frederick Douglass agrees to join William Lloyd Garrison to advocate for abolitionism.
Douglass and Garrison Meet
2m 37s
In September of 1838, Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison met in Nantucket.
Frederick Douglass Finds Freedom
49s
Frederick Douglass and his wife settle in New Bedford, MA where he does hard manual labor.
The Burning of Pennsylvania Hall
1m 29s
An anti-abolitionist mob threatens a meeting and burns Pennsylvania Hall to the ground.
Two Abolitionists Unite
2m 49s
Abolitionist activists Angelina Grimke and Theodore Weld come together.
Abolitionist Allies Fall Out
2m 54s
After the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, abolition takes on a new urgency for enslaved people
Douglass Publishes “The North Star”
2m 24s
In Rochester, NY, Frederick Douglass publishes abolitionist newspaper "The North Star."
One Slave Makes a Difference
1m 26s
Escaped slave George Latimer's imprisonment and subsequent release affects the country.
Tragedy Leads to Inspiration
2m 52s
An 1849 Cholera outbreak in Cincinnati claims Harriet Beecher Stowe's beloved son Charlie.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
2m 56s
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes the most popular and influential book in American history.
The Abolitionists Extended Preview
2m
A preview for "The Abolitionists," premiering January 8, 15 & 22, 2013.
John Brown seizes a federal armory at Harpers Ferry, VA, but fails to incite revolution.
Brown Dominates His Trial
2m 50s
After Harper's Ferry, Brown goes on trial where he dominates the proceedings and the press
Garrison Burns the Constitution
1m 41s
William Lloyd Garrison believes the Republic was corrupt and burns the constitution.
Garrison Closes The Liberator
1m 17s
After four decades and 1,803 issues, William Lloyd Garrison closed The Liberator.
John Brown Gathers His Arsenal
2m 2s
John Brown put little stock in peaceful abolition. In 1855 he left New York for Kansas.
Lincoln Announces Freedom
2m 3s
In 1862, Lincoln promises to sign an Emancipation Proclamation on New Year's Day.
The Civil War Begins
1m 40s
American Civil War reunited abolitionists who had grown apart in recent years.
The Dred Scott Decision
2m 58s
The Dred Scott decision had the potential to legalize slavery everywhere in the U.S.
The Emancipation Proclamation
2m 14s
Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into effect January 1, 1863.
The Massachusetts 54th
2m 52s
With the Emancipation Proclamation, the war merged with the abolitionist cause.
The Pottawatomie Massacre
1m 26s
In 1856 Brown and four of his sons hacked five pro-slavery men to pieces with broadswords.
A Titan of American Industry Gives a Piggy Back Ride
1m 42s
Despite being hard on his only son Edsel, Henry Ford doted upon his grandchildren. 1920
Henry Ford “Camping” with Edison and Firestone
1m 23s
Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone lunching while "camping" in 1923.
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison
36s
Thomas Edison was Henry Ford's hero. The inventors remained friends their whole lives.
Henry Ford Gives Dance Lessons
1m 21s
Henry Ford hosted dance lessons in Dearborn twice a week to teach the old ways of dancing.
JFK Extended Preview
2m 30s
Premiering Nov 11 & 12, 9/8c. The biography of one of America's most beloved leaders.
Before that moment, beyond the glamour, behind the charm lies the true story of JFK.
JFK Sneak Peek
33m 45s
Watch the exclusive 30-minute sneak peek of "JFK," premiering on PBS Nov 11&12 at 9/8c.
The first chapter in Part 1 of the American Experience biography "JFK" - special exemption
JFK, Part 2, chapter 1
7m 28s
Chapter 1 of Part 2 of JFK - Ask not what your country can do for you...
JFK and Abusing Power: Private Life
2m 36s
Kennedy's personal aides knew about his extramarital activities, as did much of the press
JFK and Age: The Young Congressman
1m 29s
As a 29-year-old congressman, JFK had little interest in his day-to-day duties.
JFK and Crisis: The Cuban Missile Crisis
2m 56s
The Cuban Missile Crisis would become one of Kennedy's most lasting legacies.
JFK on the Enemy: The Red Threat
2m 44s
Kennedy left his first diplomatic meeting with Soviet Premier Khrushchev feeling uneasy.
JFK’s First Lady: Jackie and Culture
2m 14s
Jackie Kennedy worked to curate a new culture of elegance in the White House.
JFK’s First Lady: Jackie and the White House
2m 59s
Jackie Kennedy led a televised tour to debut her restoration of the White House.
JFK and Military Service: The Rescue
2m 40s
In 1943, Kennedy kept his crew safe after their boat was destroyed by a Japanese vessel.
JFK on Policing the World: The Soviet Menace
1m 58s
JFK wanted to show Americans he wouldn't be bullied by Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev
JFK on Policing the World: The Vietnam Question
2m 59s
JFK decided to make a stand against communism in Vietnam.
Interview Dr. Alfred Crosby
6m 7s
Dr. Alfred Crosby, author of Epidemic and Peace 1918: America's Forgotten Pandemic.
Original Interview: Angelene Forester
2m 57s
Angelene Forester remembers Walter Freeman's first patient -- her mother Ellen Ionesco.
Interview Dr. Shirley Fannin
9m 22s
Dr. Shirley Fannin is currently a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases in LA.
Government Film: Target Tokyo
21m 45s
Produced by the Army Air Forces in 1945 and narrated by Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan.
Original Interview: Howard Dully
2m 43s
Howard Dully discusses the lobotomy that Walter Freeman performed on him when he was 12.
Original Interview: Janis Jones-Thomson
1m 26s
Janice Jones-Thomson looks back on the lobotomy done to her mother, Beulah Jones.
Soylent Green Trailer
3m 28s
From 1973, Soylent Green shows a future void of natural resources due to over-consumption.
Author Interview: Neil Maher
7m
Neil Maher tackles issues related to the CCC and the Great Depression.
Government Film: Memphis Belle
10m 6s
Excerpts from a U.S. Government film on the bombing missions of the Memphis Belle.
Behind the Scenes With the Turban Maker
5m 59s
Learn more from the creator of the film's turbans like Dolley was so famous for donning.
Deleted Scene on Women’s History
2m 47s
A scene cut from the film about the important role of women in political history.
Government Film: Botulism
9m 43s
A U.S. Government film on the effects of botulism toxin on Rhesus monkeys.
Government Film: Dispersion
8m 26s
A U.S. Government film on the procedure for the dispersion of a biological weapon.
Government film: Incapacitation by Enterotoxin
5m 46s
A U.S. Government film about food poisoning, and testing Enterotoxin on monkeys.
Government Film: Operation Cover Up
9m 9s
U.S. Army film about the effects of protective hoods in a toxic atmosphere.
Victory in the Pacific – Preview
30s
"Take no prisoners. Fight to the bitter end." Those were everyday words to combat troops.
America’s Gift to Famine Stricken Russia
7m 1s
An ARA film tracks the path of food aid to the Soviet Union.
Garrison Gets Attacked
1m 59s
William Lloyd Garrison is attacked by an anti-abolitionist mob in Boston in 1835.
Coming this Winter
2m 59s
Executive Producer Mark Samels on what is coming up on American Experience this winter.
Memorial Day
2m 55s
The origin of what we have come to know as Memorial Day. --From "Death and the Civil War"
Paying Tribute to Triangle Fire Victims
1m 40s
The 1911 Triangle factory fire killed 146 and changed beliefs about workplace safety.
Immigrant Workers & the American Dream
1m 15s
In the early 20th Century, many female immigrants worked in garment factories.
Slaves of the Machines
1m 16s
Machines in garment factories could be cruel taskmasters, as could employers.
No Protections for Garment Workers
32s
In the early 20th Century, the United States has no workplace safety laws.
Police Brutality against Strikers
49s
The general public showed no sympathy for striking garment workers.
Culebra Cut
2m 59s
Goethals made excavation of the Culebra Cut a top priority on the construction site.
The Mic Went Dead
1m 5s
The War of the Worlds has become the one most legendary radio broadcasts in history.
Executive Producer Mark Samels on what is coming up on American Experience this fall.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE’s 25th Anniversary
2m 59s
On October 4, 1988. PBS broadcast The American Experience’s first documentary.
The Gettysburg Address, 150 years later - of the people, by the people, for the people.
Coming in January 2014
2m 59s
Executive Producer Mark Samels discusses new films coming in January 2014.
Coming in February 2014
2m 59s
Executive Producer Mark Samels describes the new documentaries coming in February to PBS.
Last Days in Vietnam Extended Preview
2m 15s
The heroic efforts to help evacuate 135,000 South Vietnamese during the fall of Saigon.
First Days Story Project
3m 47s
Crowdfunding to preserve stories of Vietnamese-American immigrants and Vietnam veterans.
Beyond the Doc: Wildfires
2m 5s
American wildfire fighting policy and resources over the last century.
After fleeing Saigon, the South Vietnamese Navy holds a solemn flag-lowering ceremony.
Coming in Winter 2015
2m 59s
Executive Producer Mark Samels on what's coming to American Experience in Winter 2015.
Col. Stuart Herrington helps a South Vietnamese family escape. Premieres April 28 on PBS.
“We Jumped Out”
1m 57s
Miki Nguyen recounts his family's daring escape from Vietnam. Premieres April 28 on PBS.
Why We Made Last Days in Vietnam
2m 2s
Executive Producer Mark Samels talks about "Last Days in Vietnam." Premiering 4/28 on PBS.
Last Days in Vietnam, Chapter 1
7m 27s
In April 1975, the North Vietnamese Army was closing in on Saigon. Premieres 4/28 on PBS.
The South Vietnamese Officer’s Story
2m 59s
In 1975, Dam Pham was a South Vietnamese Army Officer Lieutenant.
My Lai, Chapter 1
8m 46s
Who were the men of Charlie Company? My Lai re-airs April 21 on PBS American Experience.
“Dead Men Walking”
1m 27s
Col. Stuart Herrington helped evacuate his Vietnamese counterparts. Premieres 4/28 on PBS.
“Option Four”
3m 57s
In April 1975, the US Ambassador was left with just one evacuation option. Premieres 4/28.
“Chaos Had Descended”
3m 26s
South Vietnamese citizens arrive at the US Embassy, desperate to escape. Premieres 4/28
“Like Something Out of Exodus”
2m 5s
The USS Kirk escorted thousands of refugees to the Philippines. Premieres 4/28 on PBS.
“One Helicopter at a Time”
2m 12s
The flight deck of the USS Kirk could only fit one helicopter at a time. Premieres 4/28
“Desperate Eyes”
1m 36s
In April 1975, chaos had descended on the US Embassy in Saigon. Airs April 28 on PBS.
“What Would Happen to Them?”
2m 20s
Soldiers like Dam Pham were in peril when the North Vietnamese entered Saigon. Airs 4/28.
Last Days in Vietnam Preview
30s
"Last Days in Vietnam" premieres April 28 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
“We were the last eleven”
2m 24s
Eleven U.S. Marines were stranded on the US Embassy roof. Premieres 4/28 on PBS
Armitage’s Story
2m 59s
In 1975 Richard Armitage was a special forces advisor in Saigon. Premieres 4/28 on PBS
Extended Clip: The Journey Downriver
11m 4s
Watch an extended clip from "Last Days in Vietnam." Premieres 4/28 on PBS.
The Marine Guard’s Story
2m 14s
Marine Guard Juan Valdez tells his story. Last Days in Vietnam premieres April 29 at 9/8c.
“A Sea of Humanity”
1m 35s
News footage shows the panic permeating South Vietnam in April 1975. Premieres 4/28.
“We Had Deserted Them”
1m 46s
Journalist Jim Laurie recounts the looting in Saigon after US soldiers left. Airs 4/28.
Coming in January 2016
1m 50s
Executive Producer Mark Samels on what's coming to American Experience this January.
Coming in 2016
2m 16s
Executive Producer Mark Samels on what's coming to American Experience this Feb. & March.
Six documentaries from our Presidents Collection will re-air this August on PBS.
The Triumph of Alternating Current from Tesla
35s
Tesla's alternating current transformed life in the 20th century. Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
Cold Light from Tesla
1m 11s
Nikola Tesla develops wireless electricity he called "cold light". Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
The Columbian Exposition from Tesla
1m 2s
160,000 light bulbs lit the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Premieres 10/18 on PBS.
Command and Control trailer
2m 18s
A routine check at a Titan II missile complex in Arkansas leads to a chilling nightmare.
Oklahoma City: Coming February 2017
30s
The bombing of the Murrah Building in Oklahoma City in April 1995.
Command and Control, Chapter 1
9m 21s
A chilling nightmare at a Titan II missile complex in Arkansas in September, 1980.
Command and Control, Goldsboro 1961
2m 6s
Sometimes all that stands between the world and nuclear disaster is the flip of a switch.
Malaria and the Silent Spring
12m 30s
In 1963, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring sparked a government investigation into pesticides
StartUp Success Story
2m 41s
The Boston subway system is one of our nation’s oldest startup success stories.
OKC Press Tour Filler
2m 13s
PBS and American Experience present an inside look at the new film OKLAHOMA CITY.
Ruby Ridge scene breakdown
2m 40s
Original footage of Ruby Ridge from the U.S. Marshals of the Weaver's cottage.
The Great War: An Inside Look
2m
An inside look at the making of The Great War, premiering April 10 at 9/8c.
The Great War, Part 3: Trailer
30s
The climactic struggle and ensuing peace that forever changed a president and a nation.
Eugene Bullard: An American in France
1m 11s
An American who escaped the racism of Georgia, and fought on the battlefields of France.
Napalm in Vietnam
1m 37s
In 1965, The Dow Company — best known for making Saran Wrap — began making Napalm.
Police Tactics at the DOW Demonstration
2m 45s
In October of 1967, a massive protest at the University of Wisconsin turned violent.
The Demonstration that Sparked
1m 31s
In 1967, a demonstration at the University of Wisconsin sparked the antiwar movement.
Adam Forepaugh: The Competitor
1m
Having started Circus during the Civil War, Forepaugh became Barnum's biggest competitor.
The Asian American and Pacific Islander History
30s
American Experience celebrates The Asian American and Pacific Islander History.
PBS Previews: Chasing the Moon | Trailer
30s
Go behind the scenes with the production team to get a sneak peak of Chasing the Moon.
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