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American Experience

Exploring America's rich past, this series presents in-depth documentaries on pivotal moments and events that shaped the nation.

This documentary series explores America's history through dramatic re-enactments and expert commentary, shedding light on influential figures, pivotal events, and significant resources that have shaped the country's past and present.

Episodes:

Episode 2 Radio Bikini

2. Radio Bikini

Aired: Oct 11, 1988

It starts with a live radio broadcast from the Bikini Atoll a few days before...

Episode 11 The Radio Priest

11. The Radio Priest

Aired: Dec 13, 1988

The story of Father Charles Coughlin who, during the Depression, used the rad...

Episode 12 Hearts and Hands

12. Hearts and Hands

Aired: Dec 20, 1988

The historical events of nineteenth-century America as depicted in the quilts...

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American Experience Videos

American Experience: The Great War: Transformed

American Experience: The Great War: Transformed

Thirty Years of American Experience

Thirty Years of American Experience

Info about American Experience

Seasons: 36

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography