America: The Story of Us Breaks Records for HISTORY

NEW YORK: The debut of America: The Story of Us garnered 5.7 million total viewers on Sunday on HISTORY, making it the network’s highest rated, most watched special ever.

The premiere episode brought in a 4.0 household rating. New episodes are slated to continue Sundays through Memorial Day.

"We’re thrilled by the launch of America: The Story of Us," said Nancy Dubuc, the president and general manager of HISTORY. "The success personifies the hunger for information and the desire to re-connect with our past. Ultimately there’s no story more dramatic and gripping than the story of America itself. We’ve tried to present this incredibly diverse narrative in a way that is engaging for people today. We’re very pleased with the response and look forward to sharing the upcoming episodes with the American public."