American Experience
The Center of the World: New York (Episode 8) (W.T.) (#1601)
Ric Burns examines the rise and fall of the World Trade Center, from its conception to its demise. [175 minutes]
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American Experience | The Center of the... (#1601)
Writer Pete Hamill talks about New York before, during, and after construction of the WTC. 14:03
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American Experience | The Center of the... (#1601)
Mike Wallace discusses the implications of a World Trade Center in New York City. 07:48
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American Experience | The Center of the... (#1601)
An interview with the President of the World Trade Center Association, Guy Tozzoli. 11:07
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American Experience | The Center of the... (#1601)
Architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable discusses the options for building at Ground Zero. 04:21
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American Experience | The Center of the... (#1601)
An interview with former New York governor Mario Cuomo. 03:48
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- Grade Levels
- 9-12
- Curricular Areas
- Social Studies
- Series Length
- 144 episodes
- Average Episode Length
- 89 minutes
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Series Description: As television's longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation.
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