The series airs documentaries about historic events or historical figures that had an impact upon the united states government or its citizens. Countless more were left without parents, children, friends, and loved ones. American experience influenza 1918 tv episode 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A flu like no other sweeps across the country, first starting at military bases bustling with war activity, then finding its way into the civilian population, killing indiscriminately and with. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600,000 americans more than all. American experience trailer influenza 1918 american. Examine the social ramifications of the 1918 flu epidemic that killed 675,000 more than those killed in all the major wars of the 20th century and. It was the worst epidemic in american history, killing over 600,000. May 06, 2017 the story of the great influenza pandemic of 1918 and the search for the virus that caused it 2000 part 12. Influenza 1918 the worst epidemic in american history killed over 600,000 americans during world war i. Between the years 1918 and1920, influenza raged around the globe in the worst pandemic in recorded history, killing at least fifty million people, more than half a million of them americans.
In 1918 1919, the worst flu epidemic in recorded history killed an estimated 50 100 million people worldwide. In that time the site has been visited by countless students, teachers, epidemiologists, researchers, academics, and interested lay people. The great influenza pandemic of 1918 the worst epidemic ever. But this isnt fiction, or a dire prediction for this. One town s tragic response to the great epidemic of 1918 free books. Watch influenza 1918 american experience official site. Influenza 1918 s10 ep5 51m 32s see all episodes collection. It was the worst epidemic in american history, killing over 600,000 until it disappeared as mysteriously as it had begun.
See more ideas about influenza, flu epidemic and flu. Influenza 1918 dvd av item,as the nation mobilized for war in the spring of 1918, ailing private albert gitchell reported to an army hospital in kansas. Listen to defense one radio episodes free, on demand. David mccullough major funding for the american experience is provided by the alfred p. Thats why were gonna learn a bit more about what the influenza of 1918 did to the u. As the nation mobilized for war in the spring of 1918, ailing private albert gitchell reported to an army hospital in kansas. If you already know what you want to look for, its recommended that you search for your specific query.
And more americans died from that 1918 flu pandemic than died from all the wars in the last century. As the virus spread across the us, hospitals overfilled, death carts roamed the streets and helpless city officials dug mass graves. Although the disease that caused the worldwide epidemic was called the spanish flu, the virus apparently is a mutation that evolved in american pigs and was spread around the globe by u. Examine the social ramifications of the 1918 flu epidemic that killed 675,000 more than those killed in all the major wars of the 20th century and how it affected those who lived through it. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600,000 americans more than all the. A flu like no other sweeps across the country, first starting at military bases bustling. Learn more about american experience influenza 1918 on imdb. Download and read free online influenza 1918 the american experience by lynette iezzoni. About this project the american influenza epidemic of 1918. Epidemic killed more americans than all the combat deaths of the 20th century combined as the threat of a flu pandemic looms worldwide, american experience reprises influenza 1918. Indeed, the influenza encyclopedia has become the internet repository for historical documents on the american influenza pandemic of 1918 1919. In a number of cases of influenza and influenzal pneumonia, seen both in my private practice and at the alexian brothers hospital, i have used a treatment from which my results have been most satisfactory.
It follows that in pandemic times the prevention of contact with infected human beings affords protection against infection. In 1918, america was at war and returning soldiers brought the flu back home. Season ten of the television program american experience originally aired on the pbs network in the united states on october 5, 1997 and concluded on april, 1998. More american soldiers died from the flu in 1918 than died from combat in world war i. The great influenza pandemic of 1918 the worst epidemic ever seen in the united states. This is the tenth season to feature david mccullough as the host, and the show celebrated its 10th anniversary.
He was diagnosed with influenza, a disease about which doctors knew little. The flu epidemic of 1918 examines the impact of the outbreak on health, medicine, government, and individual peoples lives, and also explores the puzzle of americans decadeslong silence about the experience once it was over. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600000 americans more. You can find information in the american influenza epidemic of 1918 1919.
The 1918 influenza pandemic in america struggle against. This is an excellent documentary on the 1918 flu epidemic that killed over 600,000 americans more than all the wars of the 20th century combined. American experience influenza 1918 tv episode 1998 imdb. Examine the social ramifications of the 1918 flu epidemic that killed 675,000more than those killed in all the major wars of the 20th centuryand how it affected those who lived through it. African americans, public health, and the 1918 influenza epidemic, by v. American experience influenza 1918 season 10 episode 5 pbs. The treatment of spanish influenza jama jama network.
It was the worst epidemic this country has ever known. Page 1 influenza 1918 program transcript william sardo. It killed more americans than all the wars this century combined. He was diagnosed with the flu, a disease about which doctors knew little. Before the year was out, america would be ravaged by a flu epidemic that killed 675,000 peoplemore than died in all the wars of this century. American pandemic the lost worlds of the 1918 influenza epidemic pdf. To read more about the impact of death among the races, see there wasnt a lot of comforts in those days. The worst epidemic in american history, killing over 600,000. Using the american military experience as a case study. American experience influenza 1918 video dailymotion. Season 10 episode 5 51m 32s video has closed captioning.
Dec 10, 2009 a flu like no other sweeps across the country, first starting at military bases bustling with war activity, then finding its way into the civilian population. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600,000 americans more than all the combat deaths of this. Influenza 1918 airs tonight at 98c on pbs be sure to check your local listings. I understand its also available on netflix and amazon. It also shows how we as a country have and have not learned our lessons from that event. An estimated 650,000 americans lost their lives to the infamous and tragic 1918 1919 influenza epidemic, a small but significant fraction of the approximately 50 million deaths the disease caused worldwide. The clinical course of the condition may be divided for convenience into. American experience trailer influenza 1918 american experience season 10 episode 5 wgcu skip to main content. Influenza 1918 produced and directed by robert kenner executive producer. Excellent video on how the 1918 flu pandemic ravaged america. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600,000 americans more. In a concise narrative bolstered by primary sources including newspaper articles, eyewitness accounts, and government. Televisions mostwatched history series, american experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped americas past and p.
American pandemic the lost worlds of the 1918 influenza. American experience pbs chapter 1 influenza 1918 facebook. The cause of death was influenza, but it was unlike any strain ever seen. Sheds light on the devastating flu epidemic that ravaged america and killed 600,000 people. Influenza 1918 is the story of the worst epidemic the united states has ever known. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600,000 americans more than all the combat deaths of this century combined. This episode of the american experience actually preceded the h1n1 outbreak by over a decadebut few folks took notice of this show back in 1998. American experience influenza 1918 season 10 episode 5. American experience, originally titled the american experience, is an american television program and a pbs documentary series created by peter mcghee. The worst epidemic in american history killed over 600,000 americans during world war i. One town s tragic response to the great epidemic of 1918. And, i would venture to guess that today still most folks have not heard of the 1918 influenza erroneously referred to at the time as the spanish flu. American experience influenza 1918 season 10 episode.
Within months, the disease spread from soldiers to civilians with the eastern seaboard the hardest hit. Televisions mostwatched history series, american experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped americas past and. One of the great benefits of a digital archive is its dynamic. The season contained nine new episodes and began with the first part of the film truman.
Before the year was out, america would be ravaged by a flu epidemic that killed 600,000 people. Watch influenza 1918 american experience official site pbs. People didnt want to believe that they could be healthy in the morning and dead by nightfall, they didnt want to believe that. Pbs is currently streaming for free influenza 1918, part of their excellent series, american experience. Isolation and quarantine it was shown in the 1890 pandemic, and reaffirmed by universal experience in 1918, that influenza is spread by human agency p.