S12·E4 New York (4): The Power and the People
- Episode
- Season 12, Episode 4
- Air Date
- November 17, 1999
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
"The Power and the People: 1898-1914" recalls the era of mass immigration. "The entire world would arrive on the city's doorstep," says narrator David Ogden Stiers (1.2-million in 1907 alone). "There was a message," says writer Pete Hamill. "Come here, everything is possible." The program also follows the political career of "Happy Warrior" Al Smith; and charts the construction of the subways and the rise of skyscrapers in the clogged city.
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When did Season 12 Episode 4 of American Experience air?
Season 12, Episode 4 ('New York (4): The Power and the People') originally aired on November 17, 1999.
How long is Season 12 Episode 4 ('New York (4): The Power and the People')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 12 Episode 4?
"The Power and the People: 1898-1914" recalls the era of mass immigration. "The entire world would arrive on the city's doorstep," says narrator David Ogden Stiers (1.2-million in 1907 alone). "There was a message," says writer Pete Hamill. "Come here, everything is possible." The program also follo...
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