American Experience

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  • PBS
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  • Documentary History

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6x1
Amelia Earhart: The Price of Courage
Episode overview
The life and risks taken by the famous woman aviator.
6x2
The Hunt for Pancho Villa
Episode overview
"Black Jack" Pershing pursues the famed outlaw into Mexico, with little success.
6x3
Ike (1): Soldier
Episode overview
Part 1 chronicles Eisenhower's childhood, education at West Point and military career, culminating in his service as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.
6x4
Ike (2): Statesman
Episode overview
Part 2 follows Eisenhower's election to the presidency and two terms in the White House, as well as his retirement.
6x5
The Hurricane of '38
Episode overview
Story of a massive storm that unexpectedly gained strength as it worked its way up the eastern seaboard and the 300 million dollars of damage it caused.
6x5
Out of Ireland
Episode overview
The causes and effects of one of the largest waves of immigration to impact American history.
6x6
Ishi: The Last Yahi Indian
Episode overview
The last member of a diminished Native American tribe from California makes himself known at the beginning of the 20th century.
6x7
Malcolm X: Make It Plain
Episode overview
Story of the controversial Malcolm X, his early years, his connection to the Nation of Islam, and his legacy.
6x8
America and the Holocaust
Episode overview
America's reaction to the plight of European Jews both immediately before and during World War II.
6x9
D-Day
Episode overview
Archival footage and the voices of people who participated provide a unique perspective on the World War II Allied invasion of Normandy.