S11·E7 Lost in the Grand Canyon
- Episode
- Season 11, Episode 7
- Air Date
- April 5, 1999
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
In the summer of 1869, a one-armed Civil War veteran led the first expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. John Wesley Powell's epic journey into the unknown established the Grand Canyon as a national landmark, and made him a hero. But when he used his fame to argue against the overdevelopment of the West, Powell was attacked.
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When did Season 11 Episode 7 of American Experience air?
Season 11, Episode 7 ('Lost in the Grand Canyon') originally aired on April 5, 1999.
How long is Season 11 Episode 7 ('Lost in the Grand Canyon')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 11 Episode 7?
In the summer of 1869, a one-armed Civil War veteran led the first expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. John Wesley Powell's epic journey into the unknown established the Grand Canyon as a national landmark, and made him a hero. But when he used his fame to argue against the ...
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