American Experience S19E7 — The Berlin Airlift

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American Experience•Season 19•Episode 7

The Berlin Airlift

7.0/10 · 46 votesJan 29, 200755 min

Ranked #9 of 15 in Season 19•matches the season avg

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One of the first skirmishes of the Cold War, the 1948-49 Soviet blockade of rail and road traffic to and from West Berlin, is recalled. The U.S. and its allies responded with an airlift of food and supplies to residents. Included: archival footage; and comments

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Seasons37

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Season 19 Episodes15

E1 7.4

Eyes on the Prize (1 & 2): Awakenings 1954-1956 / Fighting Back 1957-1962

E2 7.2

Eyes on the Prize (3 & 4): Ain't Scared of Your Jails 1960-1961/No Easy Walk 1961-1963

E3 7.0

Eyes on the Prize (5 & 6): Is This America? 1963-1964 / Bridge to Freedom 1965

Test Tube Babies

The Great Fever

The Gold Rush

The Berlin Airlift

The Living Weapon

New Orleans (1 & 2)

Sister Aimee

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

E12 7.5

Summer of Love

E13 6.5

The Mormons (1): History

E14 6.5

The Mormons (2): Church and State

E15 7.5

Alexander Hamilton

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Episode Summary

"The Berlin Airlift" is episode 7 of American Experience season 19. It scored 7.0/10 from 46 votes, ranking #9 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on January 29, 2007.

Next: E8 · The Living Weapon Best of Season 19