America 250!

USA! USA! USA! Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with some of its legendary moments, iconic figures, and untold stories.

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    Yellowstone National Park is famous for its unparalleled beauty but there’s much, much more happening in this breathtaking spot.

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    4-part series revealing the real history of the Wild West. Beyond gunslingers and lawmen, we meet the diverse pioneers who shaped a country.

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    The 1929 Wall Street Stock Exchange crash spurs the greatest economic crisis of the 20th century: the Great Depression.

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    An original series that tells the often unknown stories of the men and women who have defined America and its place in the world.

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    The final ship to bring slaves to the United States has been hidden in the swamps of Mobile, Alabama for generations. The search for it is a stark reminder of the past and offers proof of family histories that resonates with the families that still call this small town home.

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    On July 20th, 1969, the history of space exploration would forever be changed as two men left their boot prints on our moon's surface. This remarkable feat would be the culmination of decades of research, sacrifice, and innovation. How did we get there?

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    Money made America a global empire, and for the last 150 years, America’s riches have been controlled by the titans of Wall Street.

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    Discovered by an unlikely team of amateur historians 45 feet beneath a Kansas cornfield, the Steamboat Arabia is one of the best-preserved shipwrecks in American history. The treasures contained within painting a vivid picture of western expansion and the treacherous frontier.

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    Torch-lit marches down Main Street... at first glance, images like these conjure up some of America's darkest moments. But this wasn't the Klan. These black-clad torch-bearers were the Wide Awakes: a para-military political machine that some say delivered the presidency to Abraham Lincoln.

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    Ancient Yellowstone returns for a second season to continue its scientific exploration of the area and its ancient inhabitants.

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    Rare firsthand accounts bring us inside some of the most daring escape stories from the American Civil War.

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    New York. America’s largest city. Here is how a mostly unseen network of infrastructure systems works in unison to keep the city breathing.

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    NPR’s Peter Sagal takes us on an irreverent romp through American history to reveal how money makes the world go around.

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    Inspiration, power, greed, scandal—a story that was made for the movies. The gripping drama of how Hollywood was built.

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    In the closing days of World War II, a daring band of American pilots embarks on a secret mission to capture a revolutionary German aircraft that will change the course of history.

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    Harrison Ford gives voice to the first man to walk on the moon. ARMSTRONG tells the definitive life story of Neil Armstrong: from his childhood in rural Ohio, through aerial combat in Korea, to his first steps on the Moon – and the unwanted celebrity...

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    Television made John Kennedy the ultimate celebrity during his presidency. However, the JFK we remember is the one his wife, Jackie, created after his death. From Air Force One to the Oval Office to the Rose Garden, Jackie Kennedy designed the symbols of presidential power still used today.

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    Danielle Allen explores the bold minds and historical circumstances that resulted in one of the greatest political writings in history.

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    New York. America’s largest city. Here is how a mostly unseen network of infrastructure systems works in unison to keep the city breathing.

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    From NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to Silicon Valley, from Hollywood to Haight-Ashbury, famous Californians tell the story of their state

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    Few films have had a bigger impact on the American psyche than “Woodstock.” Producer Dale Bell reveals what it took to create the revolutionary documentary that captured the defining moment of 1960s counterculture.

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    Forget the textbooks! These 8 fast-paced episodes reveal the funny, disturbing, weird, but always interesting bits of history.

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    At war since 1914, a depleted Europe lay in ruins. Only American intervention in 1917 would turn the tide for the Allies against the Central Powers. A century after the US entered the fray, explore the reasons behind the delayed response by the US, and the impact the US Army had on the war.

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    The Naked City’s most notorious crimes of the 20th century, told in the hard-boiled voice of the classic noir stories of the era.

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    It took an extraordinary set of circumstances to bring Abraham Lincoln to the White House. Violence in the streets... and in the U.S. capital. Dueling Newspapers. An unpredictable election with four main candidates, and an obscure frontier lawyer destined for greatness.

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    Wildlife tracker Tyler Johnerson explores the deadly rivalry that's developed between native mountain lions and reintroduced wolves in Yellowstone National Park.

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    Wildlife expert and photographer, Casey Anderson, introduces us to some amazing wildlife in Yellowstone!

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    Oscar winner and Marine Gene Hackman narrates this moving account of what it takes to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. This action-packed adventure takes you behind-the-scenes and serves as a powerful tribute to the men and women who honor and defend our country.

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    The story of the American Revolution, from legendary battles and generals to the everyday soldiers who made the choice—Liberty or Death.

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    Turning points in history often hinge on one decision. We look at moments in history where one decision changes everything.

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    Oscar winner Robert Redford narrates as a trio of adventurers travel to Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier National Park and more. Experience the dazzling beauty of America's greatest natural wonders and journey back to when the National Park system was born.

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    The incredible story of the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces.

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    Every year, there are 2 million visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. People come from all over the world to catch a glimpse of the blue haze that gives the park its name or a black bear scurrying into the woods. Most people don’t realize that there is a whole world to be discovered.

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    Oscar winner Morgan Freeman narrates an unforgettable American adventure: from the wilds of Alaska to the Appalachian Trail. Whether traveling by kayak, train, bike or hot air balloon, explore the country's natural wonders and our connection to nature.

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    On November 7, 1940, spectators from across Washington State gathered to watch as the Tacoma Narrows Bridge swayed and tore apart—a dramatic collapse that reshaped engineering and safety standards worldwide.

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    The Lockheed Constellation, known as the "Connie," was one of the most elegant and aesthetically-pleasing aircraft to ever take flight. The iconic American airliner was the end product of a four-decade long search for the perfect airliner.