On this episode of BackStory, we’ll take a look at the long and surprising history of America’s relationship with Islam, from the Barbary Wars of the early 19th century to the clash between American-born Muslims and more recent immigrants from the Middle East. What does it mean to be Muslim in America? And how has the practice of Islam in the U.S. changed over time?
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5 Min
Apr 13, 2017
Stephen Schiff, Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Daniel Fischer, June Thomas.
0 Min
May 10, 2017
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10 Min
Oct 20, 2016