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# Preview: The Most Sacred Thing
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-american-revolution/trailers/preview-the-most-sacred-thing-mxakah/
- Published: 2025-11-14T21:45:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-12T20:14:11.000Z
- Description: Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: The American Revolution, #ZZZ_Show_f16516f8-e9bd-49d8-b49b-96781c68070a, #v1.5, #ZZZ_Trailer_61040d36-a45a-4374-b7a4-15ce5bb822f4, #trailer

The British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British. Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington’s Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union.