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Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee
The life and reputation of the Confederate general of the American Civil War whose military successes made him the scourge of the Union and the hero of the Confederacy, and who was elevated to almost god-like status by his admirers after his death.
Air date: 04/03/2011 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1715799607/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The life and reputation of the Confederate general of the American Civil War whose military successes made him the scourge of the Union and the hero of the Confederacy, and who was elevated to almost god-like status by his admirers after his death. /episodes/get/689 /episode/689 American Experience: Robert E. Lee /episode-player/689
The Presidents: LBJ
The Presidents: LBJ
Sworn in after the assassination of JFK, Lyndon Johnson pushed progressive programs like the Civil Rights Act through Congress and won a term as president before the Vietnam War eroded his support.
Air date: 10/09/2008 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1049331248/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Sworn in after the assassination of JFK, Lyndon Johnson pushed progressive programs like the Civil Rights Act through Congress and won a term as president before the Vietnam War eroded his support. /episodes/get/706 /episode/706 American Experience: The Presidents: LBJ /episode-player/706
Custer's Last Stand
Custer's Last Stand
General George Custer, his martyrdom was shrouded in controversy and contradictions. The final act of his larger-than-life career played out on a grand stage with a spellbound public engrossed in the drama.
Air date: 01/17/2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2186572157/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false General George Custer, his martyrdom was shrouded in controversy and contradictions. The final act of his larger-than-life career played out on a grand stage with a spellbound public engrossed in the drama. /episodes/get/674 /episode/674 American Experience: Custer's Last Stand /episode-player/674
Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit was dung-colored and boxy, with stumpy legs that wouldn't completely straighten, a straggly tail and an ungainly gait, but though he didn't look the part, he was one of the most remarkable thoroughbred racehorses in history.
Air date: 09/26/2011 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1311412520/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Seabiscuit was dung-colored and boxy, with stumpy legs that wouldn't completely straighten, a straggly tail and an ungainly gait, but though he didn't look the part, he was one of the most remarkable thoroughbred racehorses in history. /episodes/get/690 /episode/690 American Experience: Seabiscuit /episode-player/690
The Presidents: Nixon
The Presidents: Nixon
From ending the Vietnam War and improving relations with China and the Soviet Union, and finally, his resignation in the face of impeachment, Richard Nixon was a tragically insecure man with a bold vision.
Air date: 12/30/2008 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/979746298/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false From ending the Vietnam War and improving relations with China and the Soviet Union, and finally, his resignation in the face of impeachment, Richard Nixon was a tragically insecure man with a bold vision. /episodes/get/707 /episode/707 American Experience: The Presidents: Nixon /episode-player/707