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American Experience•Season 4•Episode 13

In the White Man's Image

7.2/10 · 28 votesFeb 17, 199255 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

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In 1875, in St. Augustine, Florida, an ambitious experiment was conceived -- to teach Native Americans to become imitation white men. With the blessing of Congress, the first school for Indians was established in Carlisle, PA, to continue the "civilizing" mission. Indian students ha their

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Episode Summary

"In the White Man's Image" is episode 13 of American Experience season 4. It scored 7.2/10 from 28 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on February 17, 1992.

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