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The Food That Built America

201943m / epDocumentary

First aired

August 11, 2019

7.9

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The Spoils of War

Aug 13, 2019 · 1h 25m

As the Great Depression hits, the titans of food push the envelope of innovation to feed a hungry nation. Then WWII sees competing industrial empires joining the war effort in a united front to fuel the forces fighting for freedom abroad. And in Post-War America, visionaries like Harland Sanders, the McDonald brothers and Ray Kroc battle to revolutionize the restaurant industry, and pave the way for the golden age of the American dream.

About the Series

Documentary

Synopsis

The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.

First aired: August 11, 2019
Last aired: July 26, 2026
Seasons: 7 seasons · 83 episodes
Status: Returning Series
Original language: English
Network: History