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American Experience  Surviving the Dust Bowl

The Dust Bowl brought drought, dust, disease and death to the Midwest for nearly a decade. Details

 

Program: American Experience

Episode: Surviving the Dust Bowl

The story of the determined people who clung to their homes and way of life, enduring drought, dust, disease and even death for nearly a decade.

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Duration: (52:31)
Premiere Date: 11/15/2009
Episode Expires: Sun 16 Nov 2014
TV Rating: TV-PG


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