Airs January 25 @ 9/8c
Roberto Clemente
Explore the life of the man who broke racial barriers to become baseball’s first Latino superstar.
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Riveted: The History of Jeans |
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Discover the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment.
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Documentaries explore the breadth of the American experience through diverse perspectives and intriguing stories.
Riveted: The History of Jeans |
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From leisure suits to low-rise cuts, a brief history of the all-American fabric.
Riveted: The History of Jeans |
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Over the fourth of July weekend in 1947, 4,000 motorcycle riders, wearing leather jackets and blue jeans roared into Hollister, California.
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History is alive. We are still living it. Let’s talk about it.
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The history of America’s ongoing struggle with race, democracy and justice.
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Stream these American Experience documentaries anywhere, anytime. We will update this page as new films become available
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Explore America's complicated relationship with the natural world, from our struggles to dominate nature to our attempts to understand and protect it.
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Explore films, interviews, articles, image galleries and more for an in-depth look at notable female figures in American history.
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Mr. Tornado is the remarkable story of the man whose groundbreaking work in research and applied science saved thousands of lives and helped Americans prepare for and respond to dangerous weather phenomena.
Sandra Day O'Connor: The First |
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A legal journalist considers the intersection of abortion rights and the justice’s Supreme Court career.
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The role of protest, agitation and struggle in the evolution of the country we live in today.
