The Civil War
1862: "A Very Bloody Affair"/"Forever Free"
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A Thousand Mile Front
General George McClellan takes command of the Union army.
General George McClellan takes command of the Union army.
In the classroom with The Civil War
Educator Eden McCauslin explains how she uses The Civil War series with her students.
Educator Eden McCauslin explains how she uses The Civil War series with her students.
Ken Burns Interview | Shelby Foote
Ken Burns discusses interviewing Shelby Foote during The Civil War.
Ken Burns discusses interviewing Shelby Foote during The Civil War.
Ken Burns Interview | Music
Ken Burns discusses the soundtrack of The Civil War.
Ken Burns discusses the soundtrack of The Civil War.
Ken Burns Interview | The Civil War
Ken Burns talks about the Civil War.
Ken Burns talks about the Civil War.
Lincoln's Troubled Re-Election
Long after Lincoln was nominated, politicians in his own party still hoped to reconvene.
Long after Lincoln was nominated, politicians in his own party still hoped to reconvene.
Was it Not Real?
The Union Army won the war yet the wounds of the Nation are still healing.
The Union Army won the war yet the wounds of the Nation are still healing.
All Night Forever
Conditions were dire for slaves on the plantation. Only 4 out of 100 lived to be 60.
Conditions were dire for slaves on the plantation. Only 4 out of 100 lived to be 60.
Gettysburg
July 3, 1863: The third day of Gettysburg marked a change in the tide of the war.
July 3, 1863: The third day of Gettysburg marked a change in the tide of the war.
Honorable Manhood
A week before the battle of Bull Run, Sullivan Ballou wrote a letter to his wife.
A week before the battle of Bull Run, Sullivan Ballou wrote a letter to his wife.
A House Divided
By mid-century, the country was deeply divided.
By mid-century, the country was deeply divided.
Bottom Rail on Top
Lincoln authorizes the first African-American troops.
Lincoln authorizes the first African-American troops.
The Gettysburg Address
Lincoln spoke only 269 words during his address and gave history a speech for the ages.
Lincoln spoke only 269 words during his address and gave history a speech for the ages.
The Cause
The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places.
The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places.
The 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment formally abolished slavery.
The 13th Amendment formally abolished slavery.
Battle of Cold Harbor
At Cold Harbor, Virginia, 7,000 Americans fell in 20 minutes.
At Cold Harbor, Virginia, 7,000 Americans fell in 20 minutes.
Traitors and Patriots
Accounts from Grant, Lee, Sherman, and others are presented.
Accounts from Grant, Lee, Sherman, and others are presented.
1938 Newsreel
1938 was the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
1938 was the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Q & A: Working with Celebrities
Ken Burns shares how he gets A-list actors to narrate his films.
Ken Burns shares how he gets A-list actors to narrate his films.
Q & A: Typical Day
Ever wonder what it takes to produce a Ken Burns film?
Ever wonder what it takes to produce a Ken Burns film?
Q & A: The Civil War Today
Ken Burns shares his thoughts on the state of our country since the Civil War.
Ken Burns shares his thoughts on the state of our country since the Civil War.
Q & A: Soldier Reunions
Ken Burns talks about the emotional moments during reunions among soldiers.
Ken Burns talks about the emotional moments during reunions among soldiers.
Appomattox
April 7, 1865, Grant writes to Lee. April 9, 1865. Lee sends word that he will surrender.
April 7, 1865, Grant writes to Lee. April 9, 1865. Lee sends word that he will surrender.
Fort Sumter
The Civil War began at 4:30 am on April 12, 1861 at Ft. Sumter, Charleston, SC.
The Civil War began at 4:30 am on April 12, 1861 at Ft. Sumter, Charleston, SC.
Sherman's March
In late 1864, Sherman decides to march his army from Atlanta to Savannah.
In late 1864, Sherman decides to march his army from Atlanta to Savannah.
Secessionitis
The feeling among the Southern members for dissolution of the Union becomes more general.
The feeling among the Southern members for dissolution of the Union becomes more general.
Q & A: Civil War Interest
Ken Burns shares how his interest in the Civil War developed.
Ken Burns shares how his interest in the Civil War developed.
Official Trailer
Preview The Civil War, which was restored and remastered in high-definition in 2015.
Preview The Civil War, which was restored and remastered in high-definition in 2015.
Making The Civil War: 25 Years Later
Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War.
Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War.
Restoring The Civil War
Learn how The Civil War series has been completely restored to Ultra HD – 4K resolution.
Learn how The Civil War series has been completely restored to Ultra HD – 4K resolution.