S12·E2 New York (2): Order and Disorder
- Episode
- Season 12, Episode 2
- Air Date
- November 15, 1999
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
"Order and Disorder: 1825-1865" recalls a period of tremendous growth and ferment. Most of the new arrivals were Irish immigrants (100,000 by 1842—and that was before the potato famine), and the subsequent overcrowding led to the construction of Central Park (1857-58). But that didn't quell the ferment, which exploded in 1863 with the racially charged draft riots. "It was the largest incident of civil disorder in U.S. history," notes historian Mike Wallace.
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When did Season 12 Episode 2 of American Experience air?
Season 12, Episode 2 ('New York (2): Order and Disorder') originally aired on November 15, 1999.
How long is Season 12 Episode 2 ('New York (2): Order and Disorder')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 12 Episode 2?
"Order and Disorder: 1825-1865" recalls a period of tremendous growth and ferment. Most of the new arrivals were Irish immigrants (100,000 by 1842—and that was before the potato famine), and the subsequent overcrowding led to the construction of Central Park (1857-58). But that didn't quell the ferm...
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