Our American Stories exploring the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century. Becoming American - exploring the many journeys to becoming American that defined the "Century of Immigration" (1820s - 1924) and transformed the United States from a sleepy agrarian country into a booming industrial power. Making America - tells the story of the peopling of the New World, of how land came to define the settling and identity of America, and of how the guests' ancestors were part of this history. Know Thyself - takes up the search for the guests' ancestries where the historical record leaves off and links their distinctive family histories to the broader history of "the family of man".
Show Info
Network: PBS
(2010 -
2010)
Schedule: Wednesdays at 20:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
History
Episodes ordered: 4 episodes
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Know Thyself
Episode 1x04; Mar 3, 2010
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
---|---|---|
1x04: Know Thyself | Mar 3, 2010 | |
1x03: Making America | Feb 24, 2010 | |
1x02: Becoming American | Feb 17, 2010 |
Cast
Extra Details
Also known as:
- Faces of America