"American Experience" combines dramatic re-enactments with commentary by historians and authors to present an absorbing look at the personalities, events and resources that have had a profound impact on the shaping of America's past and present. Many of the program's documentaries have received major honors in the broadcasting community, including Emmy, Peabodys and duPont-Columbia University awards.
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Thu, 7/2 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination.
Fri, 7/3 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination.
Fri, 7/3 at 3:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
President George H.W. Bush's role as leader of the first Gulf War, through the final days of his presidency.
Sun, 7/5 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
President George H.W. Bush's role as leader of the first Gulf War, through the final days of his presidency.
Mon, 7/6 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
President George H.W. Bush's role as leader of the first Gulf War, through the final days of his presidency.
Mon, 7/6 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
President George H.W. Bush's role as leader of the first Gulf War, through the final days of his presidency.
Tue, 7/7 at 3:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
A profile examines Franklin D. Roosevelt's early years in politics, marriage to Eleanor, struggle with polio, and presidential nomination.