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This much-honored PBS documentary series explores American history, one topic or person at a time.

The Codebreaker

The fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst.
Part 2 | Clinton

WETA PassportPart 2 | Clinton

Watch part two of Clinton.

The Murder of Emmett Till

WETA PassportThe Murder of Emmett Till

Emmett Till's murder and the acquittal of his killers mobilized the Civil Rights Movement.

Part 2 | The Vote | American Experience

Part 2 | The Vote | American Experience

Part Two examines the mounting dispute over strategies and reveals the pervasive racism.

Part 1 | The Vote | American Experience

Part 1 | The Vote | American Experience

The fiery campaign that led to passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the vote.

Stonewall Uprising

WETA PassportStonewall Uprising

The Stonewall riots marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement.

Mr. Tornado

Mr. Tornado

The story of Ted Fujita's groundbreaking work to understand the deadliest storms.

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Judy Woodruff, Anchor and Managing Editor, PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour

Produced by WETA and anchored by managing editor Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a team of seasoned and highly regarded journalists.

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Choral Showcase

Choral Showcase presents the best in classical choral music from Washington and beyond each Sunday evening.

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Splash and Bubbles

Splash and Bubbles

Catch the adventures of Splash, a yellow fusilier fish, Bubbles, a Mandarin dragonet, and their friends as they explore the world’s ocean habitats, make new friends and learn about the many different ways life looks and lives under the sea.

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Historical D.C. Metro Map

Historical D.C. Metro Map

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