The Civil War

1990•1 series•Entertainment / Factual
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Archival photographs, paintings, and newspaper images set to music offer a glimpse into the American Civil War, alongside quotes from leading figures such as President Abraham Lincoln and General Stonewall Jackson.

The Cause :1861: Episode Image
Episode 1The Cause :1861

Ken Burns's epic Emmy Award-winning series brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. (1 of 7)

Very Bloody Affair: 1862: Episode Image
Episode 2Very Bloody Affair: 1862

Ken Burns's epic Emmy Award-winning series brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. (2 of 7)

Forever Free: 1862: Episode Image
Episode 3Forever Free: 1862

Ken Burns's epic Emmy Award-winning series brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. (3 of 7)

Simply Murder: 1863: Episode Image
Episode 4Simply Murder: 1863

Ken Burns's epic Emmy Award-winning series brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. (4 of 7)

Universe of Battle: 1863: Episode Image
Episode 5Universe of Battle: 1863

Ken Burns's epic Emmy Award-winning series brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. (5 of 7)

Valley of the Shadow of Death: 1864: Episode Image
Episode 6Valley of the Shadow of Death: 1864

Ken Burns's epic Emmy Award-winning series brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. (6 of 7)

Most Hallowed Ground: 1864: Episode Image
Episode 7Most Hallowed Ground: 1864

Ken Burns's epic Emmy Award-winning series brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. (7 of 7)

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