In the early 19th century, tuberculosis (TB) was a devastating and widespread disease throughout America. With no known cure, this deadly illness inflicted upon homes, families, children, and communities with horrific effects. In order to shed light on this dark time in American history, American Experience presents an hour-long special which chronicles the fight against TB during that era.
Through gripping interviews and compelling visuals, viewers are taken into the lives of those affected by TB in the 1800s. As the documentary progresses, it delves deeper into the social and economic implications of having TB while providing a glimpse into how people coped and survived during this time period.
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In this hour long special by American Experience we a glimpse of the fight against tuberculosis in the early 19th century. This documentary specifically aims its focus on American life in the 1800s and how tuberculosis (better known as TB) ravaged homes, families, children, and communities.
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In the early 19th century, tuberculosis (TB) was a devastating and widespread disease throughout America. With no known cure, this deadly illness inflicted upon homes, families, children, and communities with horrific effects. In order to shed light on this dark time in American history, American Experience presents an hour-long special which chronicles the fight against TB during that era.
Through gripping interviews and compelling visuals, viewers are taken into the lives of those affected by TB in the 1800s. As the documentary progresses, it delves deeper into the social and economic implications of having TB while providing a glimpse into how people coped and survived during this time period.
The documentary also features expert historians who provide insight on how medical treatments were developed over time and how everyday people were
y also features expert historians who provide insight on how medical treatments were developed over time and how everyday people were
