Episode guide
American Experience: Season 10
9 episodes · first aired Oct 4, 1997
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- 1 Truman (1): An Accident of Democracy Oct 5, 1997 · 55m A study of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president. Part 1 covers his service during World War I; his accomplishments as a small-time Kansas City politician; his two terms as a Missouri senator.
- 2 Truman (2): The Moon, the Stars and All the Planets Oct 6, 1997 · 55m Harry S. Truman recalls his post-WWII economic policies; his 1948 presidential campaign; the Korean War; and his celebrated clash with Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
- 3 A Midwife's Tale Jan 19, 1998 · 55m Chronicling the efforts of historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich to gather facts about early American life through the diaries of Maine resident and midwife Martha Ballard (1735?-1812)…
- 4 Mr. Miami Beach Feb 2, 1998 · 55m Recalling the life of Carl Fisher, the entrepreneur who “sold the glamour of Florida” and turned a swampland into Miami Beach. Included: how he developed the resort town using topsoil from…
- 5 Influenza 1918 Feb 9, 1998 · 55m Chronicling the epidemic of the Spanish flu in 1918, which claimed “more than 600,000 lives.” Included: futile attempts to develop a vaccine; and how the virus spread to Europe.
- 6 Reagan (1): Lifeguard Feb 23, 1998 · 1h 55m The life and legacy of Ronald Reagan are examined in a two-part study, beginning with his impoverished childhood; his start as a radio sportscaster and career as an actor; his two terms as…
- 7 Reagan (2): An American Crusade Feb 24, 1998 · 55m The conclusion of a biography of Ronald Reagan focuses on the president's second term and includes his defense-spending policies and the Iran-Contra scandal.
- 8 Surviving the Dust Bowl Mar 2, 1998 · 55m Children of 1930s Plains farmers recall the Dust Bowl, the eight-year drought that was made far worse by the 30 years of aggressive farming that preceded it. "A lot of people thought it…
- 9 Riding the Rails Apr 13, 1998 · 55m During the Depression-era 1930's, tens of thousands of teenagers hopped freight trains in search of a better life elsewhere. What they found was a mixture of adventure, camaraderie…