War Stories -
finding your roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Julianne Moore, comedian Bill Hader and painter Kehinde Wiley, revealing how their ancestors' military service left an indelible mark on their families -- and on their country.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 613

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About Finding Your Roots:

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories.

The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

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Future Broadcast times for "Finding Your Roots": (show all)

Fri, Nov 29	8:00 P.M.	Country Roots NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Nov 30	12:00 A.M.	Country Roots NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Dec 10	8:00 P.M.	The New World NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Dec 10	9:00 P.M.	On Broadway NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Dec 11	12:00 A.M.	The New World NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Dec 11	1:00 A.M.	On Broadway NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Dec 11	12:00 P.M.	The New World NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Dec 11	5:00 P.M.	The New World NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 12	5:00 A.M.	The New World NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 12	2:00 P.M.	The New World NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 13	8:00 P.M.	The New World NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Dec 14	12:00 A.M.	The New World NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Dec 14	7:00 P.M.	The New World NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Dec 15	5:00 P.M.	The New World NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Dec 15	9:00 P.M.	The New World NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 15	10:00 P.M.	On Broadway NH World (11.3)