Series synopsis
Days That Shaped America is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on History on January 28, 2018. It ended on September 10, 2018.
Historic events that forever transformed the United States.
Premise
Historic events that forever transformed the United States.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Ben Sliney as Self - National Operations Manager - FAA
- Bill Buford as Self - ATF Agent
- William B. Evans as Self - Commissioner, Boston P.D.
- Jim Bagian as Self - Astronaut
- Chris Fields as Self - Fire Station 5
- Kathy Dillaber as Self - Army Staff Program Analyst - Pentagon
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | January 28, 2018 | September 10, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Challenger Disaster One of the most tragic and shocking images ever broadcast to the American people, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion left our country in mourning. The loss of seven astronauts became more heartbreaking as we learned that the incident could have been avoided if protocols had been different. Hear the emotional recollections of the Challenger commander’s wife, two astronauts who were involved in the launch preparation, an engineer for the rocket boosters that failed, and a reporter who thought this would be a routine workday, as they relive the controversial moments that lead to the most notorious day in NASA’s history. |
January 28, 2018 |
| 2 |
Waco Siege The 1993 siege on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas was the deadliest single event in the history of the ATF. Hear from two agents who were wounded, a shell-shocked reporter, a law enforcement officer, Koresh’s would-be lawyer, the coroner, and the FBI agent who oversaw the 51-day standoff until the compound burned down with many of the Davidians still inside. |
April 15, 2018 |
| 3 |
Boston Bombing The most prestigious race in the country is also Boston’s most popular event. Crowds turn out by the thousands to cheer on the runners of the Boston Marathon. The day had always brought the city together, until the one year two suspects tried to tear it apart. When the Tsarnaev brothers planted bombs at the 2013 race, their horrific act killed three people, and maimed many more. Hear from one of the wounded, an on-scene medic, a trauma surgeon, and law enforcement officers who experienced the sudden terror of this cold-blooded act, and the pursuit of justice that followed. |
April 16, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 28, 2018 |
| Last aired | September 10, 2018 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |