American Stories
Portraits of Americans who broke down social barriers, defined the nation to the world, and became part of larger global dramas.
This curated playlist explores the uniqueness of the American experience through the lives of people who played roles in seminal events or periods. They ranged from the outsized personalities of business and politics, to those who broke down social barriers, defined the nation to the world, or became part of much larger global dramas. The variety of stories reminds us that the nation has been shaped by a wide diversity of motivations and guiding ideas.
