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Ken Burns shares how his team reacted to the idea of an eleven-hour-long documentary.
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Ken Burns recalls when he first realized the magnitude of his film, The Civil War.
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Ken Burns talks about how he, Geoff, and Ric created The Civil War film.
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The Civil War began at 4:30 am on April 12, 1861 at Ft. Sumter, Charleston, SC.
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By mid-century, the country was deeply divided.
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Conditions were dire for slaves on the plantation. Only 4 out of 100 lived to be 60.
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Lincoln spoke only 269 words during his address and gave history a speech for the ages.
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The feeling among the Southern members for dissolution of the Union becomes more general.
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Lincoln authorizes the first African-American troops.
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General George McClellan takes command of the Union army.
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April 7, 1865, Grant writes to Lee. April 9, 1865. Lee sends word that he will surrender.
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July 3, 1863: The third day of Gettysburg marked a change in the tide of the war.
