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The first shots fire at the battle of Lexington and Concord; John Adams defends British troops killed at the Boston Massacre.

The first shots fire at the battle of Lexington and Concord; John Adams defends British troops killed at the Boston Massacre.

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S1, EP5 "Davy Crockett"

David Crockett is much more than his legend as a backwoods hero of the western frontier; in truth, he was an aspiring American statesman who made a bold move to secure his political future, only to bring himself to an early demise.

Fox News mainstay Bill O'Reilly jumps behind the camera, serving as executive producer of this series that explores stories behind some of the most famous -- and infamous -- figures of the Old West. Each episode delves into the life of one such individual, using new interviews, archival photos and forensic science to paint a complete picture of the person. Direct descendants and historians are among the interviewees who shed light on the lives of such figures as Jesse James, Davy Crockett, Doc Holliday and "Wild" Bill Hickok. The 10-episode series is a companion to O'Reilly's book of the same name.
Starring: Bill O'Reilly
Original Air Date: Apr 12, 2015
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand
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