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A comprehensive history of the United States' involvement in the bitterly divisive armed conflict in Southeast Asia.

A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.

A biographical film about The United States' influential and profoundly enigmatic Founding Father.

A documentary that examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After having spent between 6 and 13 years each in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime.

A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.

A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.

A documentary about the 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the great depression.

Stephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.

The hosts travel to various destinations around the world. As they do, you view their experiences and listen to their critiques along the way.

The story of the most important American exploration expedition in American history and the participants in it.

A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.

Explore the painstaking process through which Hemingway created some of the most important works of fiction in American letters.

The story of the creation of modern Country music.

An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.

The history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.

Originally intended to be kept a secret, the Pinocchio-like character becomes a publicly renowned superhero -- complete with devices like laser-firing fingers, uncanny hearing, and jet-powered boots -- all eventually used to repulse an alien invasion of Earth.

The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.

PBS NewsHour is an news show which shows news updates.

The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight boxing champion.

This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, tracing its transformation from a spectacular feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.

The story of the Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. award for valor in combat - is told through personal accounts of bravery and daring.

Documentary look at the effects of globalization on Jamaican industry and agriculture.

The saga of Horatio Nelson Jackson, the first man to cross the United States by automobile--in 1903!

In February 1939, Waitstill Sharp, a Unitarian minister, and Martha Sharp, a trained social worker, boldly commit to a life-threatening mission in Europe to assist refugees.

Documentary chronicles the personal and professional life of Jackie Robinson from his birth in 1919 to his death in 1972. Robinson's rise from humble beginnings to became an American hero and pivotal figure in American history are detailed.