American Experience S18E11 — The Alaska Pipeline

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American Experience•Season 18•Episode 11

The Alaska Pipeline

7.9/10 · 41 votesApr 24, 200655 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 18•+0.4 vs season avg

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The history of the Alaska Pipeline, which was built in the 1970s to transport oil across 800 miles of pristine wilderness, from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. Included: the 1968 discovery of the largest oil field in North America at Prudhoe Bay; the battle between Native

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Episode Summary

"The Alaska Pipeline" is episode 11 of American Experience season 18. It scored 7.9/10 from 41 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on April 24, 2006.

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