1969 - Season 1

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Moon Shot

1 - Moon Shot

Air Date: April 23, 2019

In July 1969 when Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins traveled to the moon and planted the American flag on the lunar surface, it brought the nation and the world together. Though the billions spent on the moon shot were controversial, especially among civil rights leaders, it would make America the world leader in technology.

Manson Girls

2 - Manson Girls

Air Date: April 30, 2019

Two women describe the journeys that led each of them to join the so-called "Manson Family."

The Girl in the Car

3 - The Girl in the Car

Air Date: May 7, 2019

The story of Mary Jo Kopechne, who died in a car accident traveling with Sen. Ted Kennedy.

The FBI and the Panther

4 - The FBI and the Panther

Air Date: May 14, 2019

Former Black Panther Party members give accounts of how their party became so influential in 1969.

Generation Woodstock

5 - Generation Woodstock

Air Date: May 21, 2019

The youth movements that spurred the Woodstock music festival and Stonewall Uprising are recalled.

Fortunate Sons

6 - Fortunate Sons

Air Date: May 28, 2019