Risk: Ken Burns’ Jazz, Part 8
The social tensions underlying America’s postwar prosperity were reflected in the broken rhythms and dissonant melodies of bebop-and in the troubled life of Charlie Parker. Nicknamed “Bird,” Parker demonstrated ideas and techniques as overwhel...
20th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 2. 1908-1918
American history, 20th century American history, United States history, and 20th century United States history are emphasized in this second 20th Century Turning Points program. 20th Century Turning Points in U.S. History is an eight-part series des...
20th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 1. 1900-1907
American history, 20th century American history, United States history, and 20th century United States history are emphasized in this first 20th Century Turning Points program. 20th Century Turning Points in U.S. History is an eight-part series desi...
20th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 3. 1919-1928
American history, 20th century American history, United States history, and 20th century United States history are emphasized in this third 20th Century Turning Points program. 20th Century Turning Points in U.S. History is an eight-part series desi...
20th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 5. 1944-1952
American history, 20th century American history, United States history, and 20th century United States history are emphasized in this fifth 20th Century Turning Points program. 20th Century Turning Points in U.S. History is an eight-part series desi...
20th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 4. 1929-1943
American history, 20th century American history, United States history, and 20th century United States history are emphasized in this fourth 20th Century Turning Points program. 20th Century Turning Points in U.S. History is an eight-part series des...