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American Experience Season 34, Episode 4: Plague at the Golden Gate

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Discover how an outbreak of bubonic plague in 1900 set off fear and anti-Asian sentiment in San Francisco. This new documentary tells the gripping story of the race against time by health officials to save the city from the deadly disease. Watch American Experience Season 34, Episode 4 Plague at the Golden Gate in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of American Experience Season 34, Episode 4 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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