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The Secret of Tuxedo Park

Story of a Wall Street tycoon who helped alter course of history in World War II.

Aired 01/16/2018 | Expired 01/16/2021 | Rating TV-PG

The Secret of Tuxedo Park

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American Experience

The Secret of Tuxedo Park

Season 30 Episode 2 | 53m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

Story of a Wall Street tycoon who helped alter course of history in World War II.

Using his connections, his money, and his brilliant scientific mind, Alfred Lee Loomis, a mysterious Wall Street tycoon and his team of scientists developed radar technology that would arguably play a more decisive role than any other weapon in the war. The Secret of Tuxedo Park tells a long-overlooked story of an individual who helped alter the course of history in World War II.

Aired 01/16/2018 | Expired 01/16/2021 | Rating TV-PG

Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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American Experience

The Secret of Tuxedo Park

Season 30 Episode 2 | 53m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

Using his connections, his money, and his brilliant scientific mind, Alfred Lee Loomis, a mysterious Wall Street tycoon and his team of scientists developed radar technology that would arguably play a more decisive role than any other weapon in the war. The Secret of Tuxedo Park tells a long-overlooked story of an individual who helped alter the course of history in World War II.

Aired 01/16/2018 | Expired 01/16/2021 | Rating TV-PG

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