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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 shares how his interest in the Civil War developed.
Educator Eden McCauslin explains how she uses The Civil War series with her students.
Preview The Civil War, which was restored and remastered in high-definition in 2015.
Educator Eden McCauslin explains how she uses The Civil War series with her students.
Ken Burns explains how he first discovered the letter by Ballou and realized its impact.
Ken Burns talks about the benefits of restoring The Civil War series in 4K.
Ken Burns shares whether he prefers shooting on film or digitally.
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.
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