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1865: "War Is All Hell"/"The Better Angels of Our Nature"
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2:14:38
Richmond falls to Grant's army, Lee surrenders, Lincoln is assassinated, and the war ends.
1864: "Valley of the Shadow of Death"/"Most Hallowed Ground"
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2:18:35
While causalities mount, Lincoln’s re-election chances dim.
1863: "Simply Murder"/"The Universe of Battle"
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2:34:49
Follow the Battle of Gettysburg, draft riots, and the first African-American troops.
1862: "A Very Bloody Affair"/"Forever Free"
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2:21:25
Lincoln’s war to preserve the Union transforms to a war to emancipate the slaves.
1861: "The Cause"
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1:40:58
Find out what caused the war, examining slavery and questions of union and states’ rights.
Making The Civil War: 25 Years Later
28:19
Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War.
Restoring The Civil War
13:57
Learn how The Civil War series has been completely restored to Ultra HD – 4K resolution.
Ken Burns Interview | The Civil War
2:50
Ken Burns talks about the Civil War.
Ken Burns Interview | Shelby Foote
3:36
Ken Burns discusses interviewing Shelby Foote during The Civil War.
Ken Burns Interview | Music
2:26
Ken Burns discusses the soundtrack of The Civil War.
Q & A: Typical Day
1:12
Ever wonder what it takes to produce a Ken Burns film?
Q & A: Soldier Reunions
2:43
Ken Burns talks about the emotional moments during reunions among soldiers.
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