The Roaring Twenties take to the road in Henry Ford's landscape-altering invention-the Model T. Ford's moving assembly line, the emergence of a consumer culture, and the culmination of forces let loose by these entities in Los Angeles are explored by Professor Miller.
A Biography of America presents history as a living narrative, showing how historical figures affected events and the subsequent impact on citizens' lives. In this 26-part series, prominent historians present America's story as something that must be viewed and debated from a variety of perspectives in order to be truly understood. Their thought-provoking debates and lectures - using first-person narratives, photos, film footage, and documents – are designed to pique viewers' interest and encourage critical thinking about the forces that have shaped America.
