Video: American Experience
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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Wyatt Earp Preview | PBS
A central figure in the narrative of how the west was won, Wyatt Earp and his story became an American legend. 00:31
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American Experience | Billy the Kid Ballad | PBS (#2401)
Mark Lee Gardner performs a ballad about Billy the Kid during his interview for the film. 01:59
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American Experience | Annie Oakley Preview | PBS (#1812)
Annie Oakley won fame and fortune as the little lady from Ohio who never missed a shot. 00:31
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American Experience | Geronimo Preview | PBS (#2108)
A preview of Geronimo, the controversial Native American leader. 00:31
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HW Bush on Policing the World: War in the Persian Gulf | PBS
HW Bush initiated a war in Iraq instead of imposing economic sanctions, drawing criticism from the American people and members of Congress. 02:31
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HW Bush on Policing the World: Opposing Iraqi Aggression | PBS
On the White House lawn on August 5, 1990, HW Bush took a stand against Iraqi aggression against Kuwait. "He led with his gut, with his instincts," says biographer Timothy Naftali. 02:33
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Reagan on Policing the World: Aiding Freedom Fighters | PBS
In 1981, Reagan aided the Polish workers movement. "If Poland were freed, [he] felt all Eastern Europe would follow." 02:49
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LBJ on Policing the World: Combatting Communism | PBS
In 1964, American bombers striking deep into North Vietnam demonstrated that Johnson was a committed anti-Communist. 02:42
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FDR and Policing the World: Hitler's Threat | PBS
In 1938, Roosevelt broadcast a personal appeal to Hitler, asking him to halt further aggression. In reply, Hitler ridiculed the president with withering sarcasm. 02:05
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HW Bush and Unity: Ideological Housecleaning | PBS
George HW Bush fired the majority of Reagan's appointees in an attempt to distance himself from his predecessor. "It was an ideological housecleaning," says presidential historian John Robert... 02:32
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LBJ and Unity: Kennedy vs. Johnson | PBS
After Kennedy was nominated for the Presidency, the Vice Presidency came into question. "No one was sure what Johnson would do if Kennedy offered it to him." 03:00
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Truman and Unity: a Compromise Candidate | PBS
The 1944 Democratic Convention focused on who would be nominated for the Vice Presidency. 02:18
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George HW Bush and a Sluggish Economy | PBS
In the early 1990s, George HW Bush was faced with growing economic insecurity. But Bush believed there was little he could do. 01:52
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Carter and the Economy: Curbing Inflation | PBS
In the summer of 1979, inflation rose to 14 percent. In response, Carter cut the budgets of social programs, leading to criticism from African American leaders and members of the "traditional FDR... 02:08
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Carter and the Economy: Energy Crisis | PBS
Carter asked the American people to cut down their energy usage during a fireside chat on February 2, 1977. "All of us must learn to waste less energy," Carter said. 01:46
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This Season on American Experience | PBS
Watch a short video about our 2012 shows, with message from Executive Producer Mark Samels. We hope you enjoy our upcoming season, which kicks off with our "Wild West Collection" on your local PBS... 05:51
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Billy the Kid Preview | PBS
On April 28, 1881, twenty-one-year-old Henry McCarty, alias Billy the Kid, just days from being hanged for murder, outfoxed his jailors and electrified the nation with the latest in a long line of... 00:31
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American Experience | Custer Behind the Scenes | PBS (#2402)
A behind the scenes look at "Custer's Last Stand," premiering January 17, 2012. 02:25
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American Experience | Clinton Preview | PBS (#2403)
A preview of "Clinton," premiering February 20th and 21st, 2012. 03:45
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American Experience | Wild West Preview | PBS (#2400)
In January 2012, American Experience presents the Wild West Collection. 00:31
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