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The Star-Spangled Banner is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their meaning. Join us as we travel back to 1814, when Washington D.C. was under British attack during the "Second War of Independence," and the very bricks and mortar of American democracy were reduced to smoking rubble. We examine the battle that inspired witness Francis Scott Key to immortalize its final moments, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem.

Anthem tells the story behind Francis Scott Key's creation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and explores the role of music and patriotism during The War of 1812. Featuring musical performances and interviews with historians and music experts from the United States and Great Britain, this one-hour documentary delves into the people, songs and events that influenced Key to write what would become the National Anthem of the United States of America.

A beautifully photographed documentary about the American flag showing flags from very rare, early revolutionary flags to present day 9/11 flags, this is the definitive history of the American flag. Featuring Norman Lear, Harold Ramis, Tom Hayden, and flag experts Whitney Smith and Howard Michael Madaus, collectors Ben Zaricor, Louise Veninga, and Kit Hinrichs.

The story behind the largest free-flying U.S. Flag in the world.

A Children's Celebration of America in song and dance. Peace, Unity, Diversity,Tolerance. Children of all ethnic backgrounds come together to talk about what it is to be American and to celebrate America's core values of Liberty and Equality.

Porky balks at learning the Pledge of Allegiance until Uncle Sam appears to him in a dream and gives him a lesson in American history.

"Made in America" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Toby Keith. It was released in June 2011 as the first single from his album Clancy's Tavern. The song was written by Keith with Bobby Pinson and Scott Reeves. Keith filmed the video in Cedarburg, Wisconsin during an Independence Day parade and in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during his performance at Summerfest. It was directed by Michael Salomon.

The music video consists of scenes of James Brown giving a concert interspersed with still images of the United States, as well as scenes from the movie Rocky IV.

50 years after its release, Don McLean shares the secrets behind his iconic song 'American Pie', one of the great musical touchstones of the 20th century.

A promotional video for Madonna's 2000 single "American Pie."

Join Ann Curry for a new series featuring dramatic reunions of people whose lives crossed at pivotal moments. View history through their eyes and hear stories of heroism, hope and the forging of unbreakable bonds.

Without the American woman's pioneering fortitude, the early colonies at Jamestown and Plymouth Plantation, would not have survived. From then on, millions of American pioneer women would push the frontier ever forward. Destined to play an essential role in the shaping of the United States; American women forged an identity unlike any other in the world. That identity found a voice as they created great literature and science.

Join host Thomas Allen Harris to explore American cities, towns and rural communities through the lens of the family photo album, unearthing rich personal stories that expand our understanding of history, diversity and common values.

Music video for Justin Moore's Small Town USA.

Within Reach explores one couple's pedal-powered search for a place to call home. Mandy and Ryan gave up their jobs, cars, and traditional houses to 'bike-pack' 6500 miles around the USA seeking sustainable community. Rather than looking in a traditional neighborhood, they begin to recognize that community is the secret ingredient to living sustainably on this planet. Along the way, they explored 100 ecovillages, cohousing communities, co-op houses, communes, transition towns, and their own principles and commitment. In the end they return to the timeless truth that community is people; they are everywhere; and there is room for everyone. After circling the country and interviewing hundreds of Americans, they have found that by reaching within, sustainable community is within reach. In fact, it's already here.

From Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan comes Our Towns, a documentary that paints a remarkable picture of America and how the rise of civic and economic reinvention is transforming small cities and towns across the country. Based on journalists James and Deborah Fallows' book Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America, the film spotlights local initiatives and explores how a sense of community and common language of change can help people and towns find a different path to the future.

On May 16, 2007 Roger Johnson, the world's first self proclaimed welcome sign photography expert and his travel partner Haley Chamberlain, she isn't a self proclaimed anything but she is a whole lot of fun, began a journey to all 50 United States in only 50 days. Starting in New York City the two drove over 15,000 miles ending their journey in Honolulu, Hawaii on the 4th of July. During the whole adventure Roger's twin brother Rodney was along for the trip shooting video of the whole thing which he edited into a feature length documentary. "Welcome to America: 50 States 50 Days"

Exploring relationships and daily life in an American town, from law enforcement to community events, creating a mosaic portrait of its citizens.

Armed with nothing but their curiosity and a camera, playful couple Sarah and Greg travel through America for 60 days -- relying on the kindness of strangers for a home each night. Their fate-driven blueprint takes them through the five towns in the country called Bear, exploring thirty states, meeting hundreds of fascinating people, and testing what it means to be kind in America today.

Reconnecting Roots is a series hosted by Gabriel McCauley. It's purpose is to bridge the generational gap by portraying American Progress through music, culture, and history over the last 150 years while highlighting what values we may be losing as time goes on.

A history of American art with Waldemar Januszczak.

Americart is a documentary film filmed in ten cities across the U.S., from NYC to Sonoma County, CA, featuring interviews of artists, art teachers, museum curators, and everyday Americans talking about how art has an impact in their life.

The Story of Art in America is a docuseries exploring the role of Art in American society and its diverse communities, from large cities to small rural communities, through intimate and emotional interviews of Artists in their studios.

Andrew Graham-Dixon, a leading UK art critic, crosses the Atlantic to explore the story of American art.