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America: The Story of Us

America: The Story of Us

Description: From wagon trains crossing the untamed frontier to man's first steps on the moon, this History Channel series offers a compelling look at the people, inventions and events that helped forge the United States of America. Peppered with re-enactments that include CGI footage and archived news film, the series also offers thoughts on what it means to be an American from celebrities such as Meryl Streep, Michael Douglas, Buzz Aldrin, Colin Powell, Donald Trump, Tom Brokaw, John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Brian Williams and others.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2010
First episode air date: April 25, 2010
Network: History
Related Shows: Australia
Theme Song: America
Narrated By: Liev Schreiber, Danny Webb (international version)
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