Name: The Civil War By Ken Burns
Released: 1990-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

The Civil War By Ken Burns

TV Show · Documentary · History

Thousands of archival photographs, paintings and newspaper images set to music offer a glimpse into the American Civil War, along with contemporary quotes from historical figures.

1990 · 52m

EPISODE 1

The Cause

The first episode of Ken Burns' documentary series examines slavery, causes of the war, and key roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Frederick Douglass and Ulysses S. Grant.

52m
EPISODE 2

A Very Bloody War

Events in 1862: infighting in the Lincoln administration, Gen. McClellan's ill-fated Virginia Peninsula campaign and the Battle of Shiloh.

52m
EPISODE 3

Forever Free

After years spent waiting for a Union victory, Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation in the wake of a bloody but indecisive battle at Antietam.

52m
EPISODE 4

Simply Murder

Lee wins splendidly at Chancellorsville; Gen. Jackson is killed; Lee decides to invade the North.

52m
EPISODE 5

A New Birth Of Freedom

How thousands of women across the United Sates volunteered to help the war effort, serving on commissions, nursing the wounded and running family businesses.

52m
EPISODE 6

Most Hallowed Ground

General George McClellan opposes Lincoln in the 1864 presidential race. Northern sentiment turns against the war and Lee's Arlington home becomes a national cemetery.

52m

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