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Discover the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped America’s past and present. Television’s most-watched history series, acclaimed by viewers and critics alike, has been honored with every major broadcast award.

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

LBJ

Revisit the president whose plans for a Great Society were undercut by the quagmire of Vietnam.

  • Original9/30/1991
  • AMEX401 & 402

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Reagan

Recall the life of the president who saw himself as the defender of the “shining city on a hill.”

  • Original2/23/1998
  • AMEX1006 and 1007

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George H.W. Bush This two-part biography on the life and presidency of George W. Bush features interviews with historians, journalists and several members of the president’s inner circle.
  • Original12/4/2018
  • AMEX2009

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WOODSTOCK: THREE DAYS THAT DEFINED A GENERATION Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the concert that defined a generation in this new documentary.
  • Original8/6/2019
  • AMEX

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: George W. Bush

Part One Explore Bush’s tumultuous youth, his road to the White House, and the devastating impact of 9/11.
  • Original5/4/2020
  • AMEX

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: George W. Bush

Part Two See how Bush’s presidency evolves following 9/11, the war in Iraq, and a challenging second term.
  • Original5/5/2020
  • AMEX

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The American Vice President Explore what forced America to define the role of the vice president and the process of succession.
  • Original10/1/2024
  • AMEX3606

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“American Coup: Wilmington 1898” Discover the little-known story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’état in Wilmington, NC.
  • Original11/12/2024
  • AMEX

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"Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act" Explore the dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
  • Original3/25/2025
  • AMEX3702

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE "Mr. Polaroid" Meet inventor Edwin Land, whose iconic Polaroid camera made photography instant and accessible.
  • Original5/19/2025
  • AMEX3703

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Clearing the Air: The War on Smog Explore how L.A.’s devastating smog problem led to the creation of the EPA and the Clean Air Act.
  • Original8/26/2025
  • AMEX3704
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