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Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War.
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.
Learn how The Civil War series has been completely restored to Ultra HD – 4K resolution.
Find out what caused the war, examining slavery and questions of union and states’ rights.
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.
Long after Lincoln was nominated, politicians in his own party still hoped to reconvene.
April 7, 1865, Grant writes to Lee. April 9, 1865. Lee sends word that he will surrender.
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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.
Find out what caused the war, examining slavery and questions of union and states’ rights.