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S19·E8 The Living Weapon

Episode
Season 19, Episode 8
Air Date
February 5, 2007
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 5, 2007 55 min
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Synopsis

"The Living Weapon" explores the history of America's biological-weapons program, which began in 1942 with a group that worked parallel to the Manhattan Project, and continued to 1969, when President Nixon terminated it. Included: comments from Bill Patrick, the program's chief of product development; bioweapons historian Norman Covert; biowarfare expert Martin Furmanski; historian Brian Balmer; Jeanne Guillemin, senior adviser to MIT's Security Studies Program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 19 Episode 8 of American Experience air?

Season 19, Episode 8 ('The Living Weapon') originally aired on February 5, 2007.

How long is Season 19 Episode 8 ('The Living Weapon')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 19 Episode 8?

"The Living Weapon" explores the history of America's biological-weapons program, which began in 1942 with a group that worked parallel to the Manhattan Project, and continued to 1969, when President Nixon terminated it. Included: comments from Bill Patrick, the program's chief of product developmen...

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