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Season 5 Episode 6 | 52m 41s
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the diverse family histories of politicians Paul Ryan, Tulsi Gabbard and Marco Rubio. They each see a shared vision of the great American melting pot reflected in their ancestors’ stories.
Aired: 02/12/19
Expires: 03/11/23
Video has closed captioning.
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