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- A comprehensive history of the United States' involvement in the bitterly divisive armed conflict in Southeast Asia.
- A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.
- A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.
- The hosts travel to various destinations around the world. As they do, you view their experiences and listen to their critiques along the way.
- A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.
- A documentary that examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After having spent between 6 and 13 years each in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime.
- A documentary about the 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the great depression.
- An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.
- Explore the painstaking process through which Hemingway created some of the most important works of fiction in American letters.
- Originally intended to be kept a secret, the Pinocchio-like character becomes a publicly renowned superhero -- complete with devices like laser-firing fingers, uncanny hearing, and jet-powered boots -- all eventually used to repulse an alien invasion of Earth.
- A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.
- Stephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.
- The story of the creation of modern Country music.
- The history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.
- The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.
- The story of the most important American exploration expedition in American history and the participants in it.
- A biographical film about The United States' influential and profoundly enigmatic Founding Father.
- 20242h7.9 (27)TV Special
- Documentary look at the effects of globalization on Jamaican industry and agriculture.
- The story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American Heavyweight boxing champion.
- PBS NewsHour is an news show which shows news updates.
- This documentary chronicles the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The difficult construction process is described in interesting detail; later parts of the film interview current notables who describe the effects that the Brooklyn Bridge has had upon New York society and beyond.
- The story of the Medal of Honor - the highest U.S. award for valor in combat - is told through personal accounts of bravery and daring.
- A biographical film about the acclaimed American humourist and author.
- A turbulent decade shaped by political upheaval, cultural shifts, and momentous events from assassinations to the Vietnam War to the moon landing's triumph.
- A biography of the life and work of the American architect.
- No one in recorded history has suffered a fate quite like Lafayette. Once, the most famous man in the world; today, few people know who he was or what he accomplished. It is time to re-evaluate his crucial role in America's independence.
- Documentary chronicles the personal and professional life of Jackie Robinson from his birth in 1919 to his death in 1972. Robinson's rise from humble beginnings to became an American hero and pivotal figure in American history are detailed.
- Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, the film confronts the myth of the "Forgotten War," documenting the post-1953 conflict and global consequences.
- Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War: Waitstill Sharp, a Unitarian minister, and Martha Sharp, a trained social worker, in February 1939, boldly commit to a life-threatening mission in Europe to assist refugees.
- The saga of Horatio Nelson Jackson, the first man to cross the United States by automobile--in 1903!
- The adorable residents of Sylvanian Village always have lots of fun with their friends and families!
- 20201h 30mTV-MA7.4 (2.4K)TV SpecialIn 2019 comedy great Dave Chappelle received the 22nd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The event was held in a ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Toasting Chappelle were a who's who of the entertainment industry.
- A roundtable discussion with journalist of the past week's major news events.
- National Memorial Day Concert 2023 will tribute to Vietnam War POWs and Gold Star families, as well as a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice and a remembrance of World War II.
- Documentary with host Henry Louis Gates Jr. chronicles the triumphs, struggles and contradictions of the last fifty years in African American History.
- Celebrate our country's 246th birthday with the 42nd anniversary broadcast of America's Independence Day celebration for our entire nation.
- Explores systemic issues in the US care system, where over 50 million provide unpaid care, and personal stories of caregivers for loved ones.
- An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Jon Stewart, recipient of the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
- WETA Arts, a local program from WETA, celebrates the visual and performing arts in the DC area. This magazine-style program presents a variety of stories, profiles, and discussions, introducing emerging and established artists alike.
- A student group called Otpor! ("Resistance!" in Serbian) forms part of the nonviolent opposition movement that toppled the regime of Slobodan Milosevic.
- Correspondents report on important news events of the day. Their daily reports are also available online and on radio.
- The 43rd annual concert celebrating America's 247th birthday features special tributes to America's military and nurses and a message from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station; host Alfonso Ribeiro.
- America's desire for freedom and the open road resulted in the construction of thousands of highways during the Eisenhower administration. Through interviews, archival footage and photography, America's interstate highway system is revealed to have shaped every aspect of American life and affected the nation's history for better and for worse.
- Featuring the best recipes, testings, and tastings from Cook's Country.
- The National Memorial Day Concert is back as a live presentation with plans including a tribute to General Colin Powell and commemorations of Gold Star families and to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
- 1999TV-G8.0 (336)TV SeriesThe story of Elizabeth Stanton and Susan B. Anthony and their life long fight to bring equal rights to women.
- This two-part Emmy-nominated series explores one of the 20th century's most important but least understood stories: how nonviolent power has overcome oppression and authoritarian rule all over the world. Part 1 contains the India, Nashville and South Africa segments. A Force More Powerful has been translated into more than a dozen languages and inspired millions around the world, from Burma to Cuba to Belarus.