On The Road In America, Part 2 -
burt wolf: travels & traditions

In the second program in ON THE ROAD IN AMERICA, titled PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES, Burt continues the story. This time it's around the theme of wars and crisis, covering the two world wars and the depression. Wars often move people around. The labor force demands of WWI accelerated the move from farms to cities and initiated the Great Migration out of the South. The Depression slowed migration as worried people stayed close to home. The Dust Bowl migration, driven by environmental as well as an economic crisis, was the memorable exception.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 1611

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About Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions:

Burt Wolf, an internationally syndicated television journalist and prolific public television host, provides an overview of the area and its history, then introduces the people, architecture, art, culture, food and tourist attractions of some of the world's most interesting locations.

His relaxed, personable and irreverent style makes the episodes both informative and entertaining.