American Experience - Season 21 - Eps 2: The Polio Crusade
The story of the polio crusade pays tribute to a time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease. The medical breakthrough saved countless lives and had a pervasive impact on American philanthropy that continues to be felt today.
About American Experience
Title: American Experience
First Air Date: 1988-10-04
Last Air Date: 2025-10-28
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.9/10 (from 39 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 39
Total Episodes: 399
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: GBH
Synopsis
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
