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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary from Ken Burns.
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Historian Stephen Conway. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
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Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
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Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
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Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
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The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
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"Explosively Interesting" - critics agree The American Revolution must-watch TV.
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Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
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With Washington commanding less than 3,000, the winter of 1777 became a fight over supplies.
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Extolling Washington's qualities in leadership, command and mental faculties.
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General Clinton ambushes George Washington in the largest battle of the American Revolution.
