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The Hurricane of '38
The Hurricane of '38
As the storm made its way across the Atlantic and up the eastern seaboard, there was little warning. Radar had not been invented. The National Weather Bureau predicted it would blow itself out at North Carolina, but it didn't. No one had ever seen a storm like this.
Air date: 05/17/2010 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1497381366/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false As the storm made its way across the Atlantic and up the eastern seaboard, there was little warning. Radar had not been invented. The National Weather Bureau predicted it would blow itself out at North Carolina, but it didn't. No one had ever seen a storm like this. /episodes/get/700 /episode/700 American Experience: The Hurricane of '38 /episode-player/700
Jesse James
Jesse James
A product of the American Civil War, James was less heroic than brutal; America's own Robin Hood who robbed not only the rich, but the poor and defenseless as well, always saving the treasure for himself.
Air date: 01/31/2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2191652091/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false A product of the American Civil War, James was less heroic than brutal; America's own Robin Hood who robbed not only the rich, but the poor and defenseless as well, always saving the treasure for himself. /episodes/get/684 /episode/684 American Experience: Jesse James /episode-player/684
The Kennedys
The Kennedys
A saga of ambition, wealth, family loyalty and personal tragedy. From Joseph Kennedy's rise on Wall Street, through John, Robert and Edward's successes and scandals, the family has left a storied political legacy.
Air date: 05/15/2009 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1125268583/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false A saga of ambition, wealth, family loyalty and personal tragedy. From Joseph Kennedy's rise on Wall Street, through John, Robert and Edward's successes and scandals, the family has left a storied political legacy. /episodes/get/701 /episode/701 American Experience: The Kennedys /episode-player/701
Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens
The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, Jesse Owens' grace and athleticism rallied crowds across the globe. But when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned...
Air date: 05/01/2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2229413590/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, Jesse Owens' grace and athleticism rallied crowds across the globe. But when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned... /episodes/get/685 /episode/685 American Experience: Jesse Owens /episode-player/685
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal
On August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal opened connecting the world's two largest oceans and signaling America's emergence as a global superpower. The story of the canal features a delightful cast of colorful characters ranging from an indomitable President to visionary engineers to tens of thousands...
Air date: 04/03/2012 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1747929120/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false On August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal opened connecting the world's two largest oceans and signaling America's emergence as a global superpower. The story of the canal features a delightful cast of colorful characters ranging from an indomitable President to visionary engineers to tens of thousands... /episodes/get/702 /episode/702 American Experience: The Panama Canal /episode-player/702