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American Experience | Jesse James | PBS

Duration: 49:59 (Full Program)
Program: American Experience #1807
Broadcast Date: Jan. 31, 2012

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.

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