S23·E9 The Great Famine
- Episode
- Season 23, Episode 9
- Air Date
- April 11, 2011
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The little-known story of the American effort to relieve starvation in the new Soviet Russia in 1921, The Great Famine is a documentary about the worst natural disaster in Europe since the Black Plague in the Middle Ages. Five million Soviet citizens died. Half a world away, Americans responded with a massive two-year relief campaign, championed by Herbert Hoover, director of the American Relief Administration.
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When did Season 23 Episode 9 of American Experience air?
Season 23, Episode 9 ('The Great Famine') originally aired on April 11, 2011.
How long is Season 23 Episode 9 ('The Great Famine')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 23 Episode 9?
The little-known story of the American effort to relieve starvation in the new Soviet Russia in 1921, The Great Famine is a documentary about the worst natural disaster in Europe since the Black Plague in the Middle Ages. Five million Soviet citizens died. Half a world away, Americans responded with...
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