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The Address

The Address

Season 1 Episode 1 | 1hr 26m 50s

THE ADDRESS, tells the story of a tiny school in Putney Vermont, the Greenwood School, where each year the students are encouraged to memorize, practice and recite the Gettysburg Address. In its exploration of the Greenwood School, the film also unlocks the history, context and importance of President Lincoln’s most powerful address.

Aired: 04/14/14
Funding provided by Bank of America; the Anne Ray Charitable Trust; Public Broadcasting Service; and members of The Better Angels Society, including The Pfeil Foundation and Robert & Beverly Grappone. Funding was also provided by Corporation for Public Broadcasting, as part of "American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen," a public media initiative to help communities solve the national high school dropout crisis and keep more students on a successful path to college and career.
Extras
Watch • 2:40
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Ken Burns on The Address
Ken Burns talks about The Address.
Preview: S1 | 2:40
Watch • 2:00
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Official Trailer
Greenwood School in Vermont holds a contest every year: reciting the Gettysburg Address.
Preview: S1 | 2:00
Watch • 1:15
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Ken's Best Christmas Present
Ken Burns remembers the best Christmas present he ever received.
Preview: S1 | 1:15
Watch • 5:52
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Joan Ganz Cooney, Elmo and Murray and The Gettysburg Address
Joan Ganz Cooney discusses The Gettysburg Address with Elmo and Murray from Sesame Street.
Preview: S1 | 5:52
Watch • 1:53
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Ned
Ned explains what reciting The Address means to him.
Clip: S1 E1 | 1:53
Watch • 2:37
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Thomas and Cooper
Thomas and Cooper work on memorizing The Gettysburg Address.
Clip: S1 E1 | 2:37
Watch • 1:17
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The Greenwood School Students
A quick look at the students of Greenwood School.
Clip: S1 E1 | 1:17
Watch • 2:24
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Geo and Kevin
Geo and Kevin learn the Gettysburg Address.
Clip: S1 E1 | 2:24
Watch • 4:56
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Civil War Overview
A short history of the Civil War and the Gettysburg Address.
Clip: S1 E1 | 4:56
Watch • 4:19
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The Gala
The boys from Greenwood School recite The Gettysburg Address.
Clip: S1 E1 | 4:19