S8·E4 The Orphan Trains
- Episode
- Season 8, Episode 4
- Air Date
- November 27, 1995
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
In the mid 19th century, thousands of children roamed the streets of New York in search of money, food and shelter. In an ambitious and controversial effort to rescue them, between 1854 and 1929 more than 100,000 of these so-called "street Arabs" were sent by train to the Midwest to begin new lives in foster families. Poignant and powerful are the memories of living "Orphan Train" riders who vividly recount their experiences.
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When did Season 8 Episode 4 of American Experience air?
Season 8, Episode 4 ('The Orphan Trains') originally aired on November 27, 1995.
How long is Season 8 Episode 4 ('The Orphan Trains')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 8 Episode 4?
In the mid 19th century, thousands of children roamed the streets of New York in search of money, food and shelter. In an ambitious and controversial effort to rescue them, between 1854 and 1929 more than 100,000 of these so-called "street Arabs" were sent by train to the Midwest to begin new lives ...
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