American Experience.

American Experience

The Codebreaker

The work of cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman brings down Al Capone, breaks up a Nazi spy ring in South America, and lays the foundation for the National Security Agency (NSA). (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Fri, 6/19 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Vote

The campaign waged by American women for the right to vote results in the largest expansion of voting rights in U.S. history. (60 minutes)

Fri, 6/19 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush's childhood, early career in Texas and rise in the Republican Party. (120 minutes)

Sat, 6/20 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush's childhood, early career in Texas and rise in the Republican Party. (120 minutes)

Tue, 6/23 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Reagan: An American Crusade

Actor Ronald Reagan turns to politics, gaining popularity and stirring controversy as president. (120 minutes)

Fri, 6/26 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush's childhood, early career in Texas and rise in the Republican Party. (120 minutes)

Fri, 6/26 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

George H.W. Bush

President George H.W. Bush's role as leader of the first Gulf War, through the final days of his presidency. (90 minutes)