S17·E7 The Great Transatlantic Cable
- Episode
- Season 17, Episode 7
- Air Date
- April 11, 2005
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Cyrus Field's struggle to lay telegraph cables across the Atlantic in the 1850s and '60s is chronicled. When Field finally succeeded, in 1866, it marked "the annihilation of space and time," says historian David Czitrom. But the 13-year effort -- recalled here in re-creations and comments from historians and engineers -- included many false starts and one spectacular failure. Still, says Czitrom, "he never let up."
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When did Season 17 Episode 7 of American Experience air?
Season 17, Episode 7 ('The Great Transatlantic Cable') originally aired on April 11, 2005.
How long is Season 17 Episode 7 ('The Great Transatlantic Cable')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 17 Episode 7?
Cyrus Field's struggle to lay telegraph cables across the Atlantic in the 1850s and '60s is chronicled. When Field finally succeeded, in 1866, it marked "the annihilation of space and time," says historian David Czitrom. But the 13-year effort -- recalled here in re-creations and comments from histo...
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