Oliver Stone charts the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present.

Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands...

J. Robert Oppenheimer was a national hero, the brilliant scientist who during WWII led the scientific team that created the atomic bomb. But after...

Eleanor Roosevelt struggled to overcome an unhappy childhood, betrayal in her marriage, a controlling mother-in-law, and gripping depressions — all...

This unique glimpse into the private lives of our Presidents and their families showcases some of the most significant personal moments they have...

The inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 35th president of the United States was held on Friday, January 20, 1961, at the East Portico of the...

Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and unprecedented access to its hallowed halls, this program from National Geographic takes viewers on an...

A look at the women who has served as First Ladies of the United States.

Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.

The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is...

Polio at age 39, president at age 50. Explore the public and private life of a determined man who steered this country through two monumental crises:...

Surrounded by a mix of talented ladies, host Frank Sinatra does his thing.

For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively...

Presents the history of the U S from the inauguration of Franklin D Roosevelt to the eve of World War II, including the Great Depression and New Deal...