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Richmond falls to Grant's army, Lee surrenders, Lincoln is assassinated, and the war ends.
While causalities mount, Lincoln’s re-election chances dim.
Follow the Battle of Gettysburg, draft riots, and the first African-American troops.
Lincoln’s war to preserve the Union transforms to a war to emancipate the slaves.
Find out what caused the war, examining slavery and questions of union and states’ rights.
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Learn how The Civil War series has been completely restored to Ultra HD – 4K resolution.
Ken Burns recalls when he first realized the magnitude of his film, The Civil War.
Ken Burns shares the moment he and his team captured Lincoln’s death in the film.
A week before the battle of Bull Run, Sullivan Ballou wrote a letter to his wife.
Ken Burns shares how his interest in the Civil War developed.
Ken Burns shares how his team reacted to the idea of an eleven-hour-long documentary.
Ken Burns talks about how he, Geoff, and Ric created The Civil War film.
Ken Burns explains how he brought the personal stories in The Civil War series to life.
Ken Burns shares how his passion for photography influenced the creation of The Civil War.
Ken Burns shares whether he prefers shooting on film or digitally.
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