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How one community came together in the wake of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
Learn how Mary Carson Breckinridge brought unprecedented healthcare to rural Appalachia.
Examine the legacy of the perilous Lady Franklin Bay Expedition in the Arctic.
Ken Burns reveals an American couple's secret 1939 mission to help refugees escape Nazis.
Professor Gates explores the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.
The dramatic story of the American Buffalo's near extinction—and the people who saved it.
Chuck D from Public Enemy explores Hip Hop’s political awakening over the last 50 years.
Explore a unique documentary series about our futures and how we can reimagine them.
Take a new journey across the US to find how we work, play and interact with the outdoors.
Meet five Black women scientists who are innovators, problem-solvers and STEM superstars.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE brings to life the compelling stories from our past!
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