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- 1. The Cause: 1861 Sep 23, 1990
- Roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Frederick Douglass and Ulysses S. Grant.
- 2. Very Bloody Affair: 1862 Sep 24, 1990
- Lincoln's emphasis shifts from preserving the Union to abolishing slavery.
- 3. Forever Free: 1862 Sep 24, 1990
- Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation after battle at Antietam.
The Civil War: With Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman. A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.
Ken Burns Episode 1 | The Cause (1861) Beginning with a searing indictment of slavery, this first episode dramatically evokes the causes of the war, from the Cotton Kingdom of the South to the ...
1861: "The Cause". Beginning with a searing indictment of slavery, this first episode dramatically evokes the causes of the war, from the Cotton Kingdom of the South to the northern abolitionists ...
The Civil War. The Civil War is a nine-part series that explores the most important conflict in our nation’s history. The war was fought in 10,000 places, more than 3 million Americans fought in it, and over 600,000 men – 2 percent of the population – died in it. It saw the end of slavery and the downfall of a southern planter aristocracy.
The original Emmy® Award-winning nine-part series is now digitally restored to archive the highest definition for optimal picture quality. From PBS - Ken Burns' Emmy Award-winning documentary ...
SD $38.99. Redeem a gift card or promotion code. Episodes. Sort. S1 E1 - The Cause - 1861. September 22, 1990. 1 h 39 min. TV-PG. Beginning with an examination of slavery, this episode looks at the causes of the war and the burning questions of union and states' rights.
Sep 23, 1990 · The episode follows the battle of ironclad ships, camp life and the beginning of the end of slavery. Ulysses S. Grant's exploits come to a bloody resolution at the Battle of Shiloh. The episode ends with rumors of Europe's readiness to recognize the Confederacy. 52 min · Sep 23, 1990 TV-PG. EPISODE 3.
