American Experience - The Presidents: FDR
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
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The Presidents: George H.W. Bush
This biography examines the life and career of our 41st president, from his service in World War II to his days in the Oval Office with the fall of the Berlin Wall, race riots in LA and the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Air date: 12/31/2008
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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
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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
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