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Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart
The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart was one of America's first celebrities. After only a few years as a pilot she became the best-known female flier in America, not only for her daring and determination but also for her striking looks and outspoken personality. Three...
Air date: 02/16/2010 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1414964998/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart was one of America's first celebrities. After only a few years as a pilot she became the best-known female flier in America, not only for her daring and determination but also for her striking looks and outspoken personality. Three... /episodes/get/670 /episode/670 American Experience: Amelia Earhart /episode-player/670
My Lai
My Lai
The 1968 My Lai massacre, its subsequent cover-up, and the heroic efforts of the soldiers who broke ranks to try to halt the atrocities, and then bring them to light.
Air date: 04/26/2010 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1475790127/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The 1968 My Lai massacre, its subsequent cover-up, and the heroic efforts of the soldiers who broke ranks to try to halt the atrocities, and then bring them to light. /episodes/get/686 /episode/686 American Experience: My Lai /episode-player/686
The Presidents: FDR
The Presidents: FDR
Franklin Delano Roosevelt restored hope after the Great Depression and led the nation during World War II.
Air date: 05/12/2008 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1049332797/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Franklin Delano Roosevelt restored hope after the Great Depression and led the nation during World War II. /episodes/get/703 /episode/703 American Experience: The Presidents: FDR /episode-player/703
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley excelled in a man's world by doing what she loved, and won fame and fortune as the little lady from Ohio who never missed a shot.
Air date: 01/31/2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2191652059/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Annie Oakley excelled in a man's world by doing what she loved, and won fame and fortune as the little lady from Ohio who never missed a shot. /episodes/get/671 /episode/671 American Experience: Annie Oakley /episode-player/671
Riding the Rails
Riding the Rails
At the height of the Great Depression, more than 250,000 teenagers were living on the road in America.
Air date: 05/24/2010 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1502653730/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false At the height of the Great Depression, more than 250,000 teenagers were living on the road in America. /episodes/get/687 /episode/687 American Experience: Riding the Rails /episode-player/687