American Experience S10E01 · Truman (1): An Accident of Democracy

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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.

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1. 1 1. Truman (1): An Accident of Democracy1997-10-05 · 55mA 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 Missour
2. 2 2. Truman (2): The Moon, the Stars and All the Planets1997-10-06 · 55mHarry S. Truman recalls his post-WWII economic policies; his 1948 presidential campaign; the Korean War; and his celebrated clash with Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
3. 3 3. A Midwife's Tale1998-01-19 · 55mChronicling 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. 4 4. Mr. Miami Beach1998-02-02 · 55mRecalling 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 tops
5. 5 5. Influenza 19181998-02-09 · 55mChronicling 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. 6 6. Reagan (1): Lifeguard1998-02-23 · 1h 55mThe 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
7. 7 7. Reagan (2): An American Crusade1998-02-24 · 55mThe 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. 8 8. Surviving the Dust Bowl1998-03-02 · 55mChildren 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 thoug
9. 9 9. Riding the Rails1998-04-13 · 55mDuring 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