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The Untold History of the United States is a 2012 documentary series examining key events in American history. It focuses on the Cold War’s origins, the justification for deploying atomic weapons against Japan, and subsequent shifts in U.S. foreign policy following the collapse of Soviet influence. Oliver Stone created and narrated this exploration of these historical periods.
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Who made The Untold History of the United States?
The documentary series was created, directed, and narrated by Oliver Stone, with historian Peter Kuznick as a major writing partner. It premiered on Showtime in 2012.
How many episodes are in The Untold History of the United States?
The television project has 12 episodes when the two prologue chapters are counted. The main Showtime run focuses heavily on World War II, the atomic bombings, the Cold War, and post-Soviet U.S. foreign policy.
Does the series use interviews or mostly archival material?
It relies mostly on archival film, photographs, maps, narration, and historical quotation rather than a talking-head interview format. Oliver Stone's voiceover is the main guide through the series.
Is there a book version of The Untold History of the United States?
Yes, Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick published a companion book with the same title in 2012. The book expands the argument beyond the Showtime episodes and is often discussed alongside Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States.
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