Series synopsis
America: Our Defining Hours is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on July 5, 2020. It ended on July 19, 2020.
A relevant, emotional tale of how the US, as a nation, seized moments of crisis to create a better tomorrow. The series draws upon 300+ years of US history, from the Mayflower, the American Civil War to September 11.
Premise
A relevant, emotional tale of how the US, as a nation, seized moments of crisis to create a better tomorrow. The series draws upon 300+ years of US history, from the Mayflower, the American Civil War to September 11.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | July 5, 2020 | July 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Beginning From the very beginning, America is a nation shaped by adversity. These are the stories of the challenges that helped shape a nation. How our forebears survive the "starving time" of the first colonies; battle their mother country for independence; head out to the frontier and west into the unknown; and spark a resistance to slavery that brings the United States to the brink of civil war. |
July 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
New Birth of Freedom America is forged in the fires of adversity. These stories chart the challenges that helped shape a nation. In the mid-1800s, America faces its darkest hour yet. Abraham Lincoln is elected President of a United States on the brink of Civil War; the nation that emerges now creates great wealth--but not for everyone; Teddy Roosevelt steps forward, bringing fierce leadership on behalf of the working man--his aim: to hold the nation together. |
July 12, 2020 |
| 3 | Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself | July 19, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 5, 2020 |
| Last aired | July 19, 2020 |
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Status | ended |