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Richmond falls to Grant's army, Lee surrenders, Lincoln is assassinated, and the war ends.
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While causalities mount, Lincoln’s re-election chances dim.
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Follow the Battle of Gettysburg, draft riots, and the first African-American troops.
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Lincoln’s war to preserve the Union transforms to a war to emancipate the slaves.
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Find out what caused the war, examining slavery and questions of union and states’ rights.
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Learn how The Civil War series has been completely restored to Ultra HD – 4K resolution.
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Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War.
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Educator Eden McCauslin explains how she uses The Civil War series with her students.
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More than 3 million Americans fought. Over 600,000 died. The war changed every life it touched.
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As 1865 dawns, Lee leads a failing Confederacy and Lincoln looks toward healing the nation.
