"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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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.
Thu, 7/9 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
A profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt examines his first two presidential terms, response to the Great Depression, and management of World War II.
Fri, 7/10 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
A profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt examines his first two presidential terms, response to the Great Depression, and management of World War II.
Mon, 7/13 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The rise of the German American Bund, an organization of American Nazis in the 1930s that had chapters across the country.
Mon, 7/13 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
President Lyndon B. Johnson appoints the 11-member Kerner Commission to investigate the riots that engulfed Black urban communities across the country in 1967.
Mon, 7/13 at 6:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Exploring the period between 1963 and 1976 when America was forced to confront the purpose of the vice president and the succession process that is enacted if a president is unable to serve.
Mon, 7/13 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Exploring the period between 1963 and 1976 when America was forced to confront the purpose of the vice president and the succession process that is enacted if a president is unable to serve.
Tue, 7/14 at 7:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Exploring the period between 1963 and 1976 when America was forced to confront the purpose of the vice president and the succession process that is enacted if a president is unable to serve.