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Jesse James

Jesse James

Season 18 Episode 7
50:30
Annie Oakley

Annie Oakley

Season 18 Episode 12
52:47
The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 1)

The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 1)

Season 20 Episode 9
1:51:19
The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 2)

The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 2)

Season 20 Episode 10
1:20:59
The Polio Crusade

The Polio Crusade

Season 21 Episode 2
52:01
My Lai

My Lai

Season 22 Episode 6
52:21
Billy the Kid

Billy the Kid

Season 24 Episode 1
52:41
JFK, Part 1

JFK, Part 1

Season 25 Episode 10
1:52:43
JFK, Part 2

JFK, Part 2

Season 25 Episode 11
1:52:42
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid

Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid

Season 26 Episode 4
52:42
Bonnie & Clyde

Bonnie & Clyde

Season 28 Episode 3
52:41
The Perfect Crime

The Perfect Crime

Season 28 Episode 5
52:03
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The Fight

Season 17 Episode 11

On June 22, 1938, 70,000 fans crammed into Yankee Stadium to watch what some have called "the most important sporting event in history" — the rematch between African American heavyweight Joe Louis and his German opponent Max Schmeling.

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The Perfect Crime
52:03
Season 28 Episode 5
The Perfect Crime
After attempting to commit the perfect crime, would two boys get the death penalty?
Bonnie & Clyde
52:41
Season 28 Episode 3
Bonnie & Clyde
Discover the true story of the most famous outlaw couple in U.S. history -- Bonnie & Clyde
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
52:42
Season 26 Episode 4
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid took a smart and methodical approach to robbery.
JFK, Part 2
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1:52:42
Season 25 Episode 11
JFK, Part 2
Night 2 of "JFK," a biography of one of our most popular and most mourned leaders.
JFK, Part 1
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1:52:43
Season 25 Episode 10
JFK, Part 1
“JFK” presents a fresh look at the life and legacy of America’s 35th president.
Billy the Kid
52:41
Season 24 Episode 1
Billy the Kid
A fascinating look at the myth and the man behind it.
My Lai
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52:21
Season 22 Episode 6
My Lai
The 1968 My Lai massacre and its subsequent cover-up.
The Polio Crusade
52:01
Season 21 Episode 2
The Polio Crusade
In the 1950's a Polio outbreak swept the U.S., devastating communities nationwide.
The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 2)
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1:20:59
Season 20 Episode 10
The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 2)
Part of the award-winning The Presidents collection.
The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 1)
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1:51:19
Season 20 Episode 9
The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 1)
Part of the award-winning The Presidents collection.
Annie Oakley
52:47
Season 18 Episode 12
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley won fame and fortune as the little lady who never missed a shot.
Jesse James
50:30
Season 18 Episode 7
Jesse James
A product of the American Civil War, James was less heroic than brutal.
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