From Alexander the Great to the Ottoman Turks and the British Empire, various nations have had a turn imposing their will on the world. In the 20th century, it was America’s turn, envied but admired, resented but imitated, feared but respected. This program explores how America’s influence in political and military concerns and in economic and cultural matters can be felt in almost every corner of the globe. From Hollywood to the spread of McDonald’s and Pepsi-Cola across the former Soviet empire, the program explores how America conditions the way people dress, look, and behave all over the world. (48 minutes)