American RideStaffel 8

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This is a TV show about history as told by the Harley riding Stan Ellsworth, as he travels around the country on his bike.

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Atlanta: City of Dreams
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Atlanta: City of DreamsIf it weren't for Atlanta, Georgia--the boyhood home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--there may never have been a Selma or Montgomery. It was in Atlanta that he learned the life lessons that would lead him to a ministry of change the world for all.
Kentucky Thunder
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Kentucky ThunderThe home of the world famous Kentucky Horse Park—the place for all things horse—is set deep in the rolling hills of Bluegrass Country. Get to know the history and legacy of the horse in America, meet some of the largest working horses in the world, and remember some of the greats of racing: Secretariat and Man O´ War.
Ol' Man River
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Ol' Man RiverThere was a time when the riverboat was the backbone of American transit and trade in Memphis, Tennessee. In those days, cotton was king and the Mississippi River brought wealth and importance. Beale Street, then as now, was home to world famous blues music and Memphis barbeque!
Music City
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Music CityThroughout her history, Nashville has been many things; she has been a hunting camp, the last outpost, and a gateway to the American wilderness. Today she is the repository and guardian of America´s "home grown" music. Learn why "bein´ country" will always be a big part of our country.
California Dreamin'
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California Dreamin'The Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most beautiful and romantic rides in the world. From San Luis Obispo to Big Sur and Carmel to Salinas, the American dream is alive and well. The history of art, literature, and architecture that is found here proves that magic happens where the mountains meet the sea!
City by the Bay
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City by the BaySan Francisco has seen her share of hard times and tragedy. The story of Angel Island stands in stark contrast to the vibrant and lively Chinatown of present day San Francisco. The Earthquake of 1906 still ranks as one of the worst natural disasters in United States history. Amazingly, San Francisco found a way to rebuild and renew herself. Today she is a shining jewel of America´s Pacific coast.
Redwoods
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RedwoodsThere are trees, and then there are the mighty Redwoods of Northern California. Most of these fellas predate our republic and grow taller than the Statue of Liberty. The beauty of the mountains wrapped in these mystic trees is timeless. Learn about the efforts to save these giants, and visit the deepest lake in the United States!
The Emerald City
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The Emerald CitySeattle has been a city of innovation and invigoration. Beginning as a Native American fishing community, Seattle became a Lumber boomtown in the 1850s. She is now is the epicenter of a software and telecommunications revolution.
North West Passage
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North West PassageThe San Juan Islands were the site of America's last border war with the Britain. The islands are filled with natural wonder and beauty. The very solitude of the islands themselves may have created the solution to the great "Pig War."
Legacy of Liberty
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Legacy of LibertyIn 1775, the people of Boston rose up and helped to create a new republic where everyone could live a life in pursuit of happiness, a life only limited by one´s own ambition and drive. Boston still inspires people from many lands to come and enjoy the blessings of liberty and freedom—and to pursue the American dream.