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Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861 Confederate States of America History, Military Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865 Lincoln, Mary Todd 1818-1882 Military art and science History Politics and government United States United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 États-Unis Histoire 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession) États-Unis Politique et gouvernement 1861-1865Filter By Subjects
Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861 Confederate States of America History, Military Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865 Lincoln, Mary Todd 1818-1882 Military art and science History Politics and government United States United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 États-Unis Histoire 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession) États-Unis Politique et gouvernement 1861-1865Summary: Weaves the lives of Abraham and Mary Lincoln; Abraham, the dirt-farmer's son turned Great Emancipator, and Mary, the emotionally fragile daughter of wealthy Southern slave-owners. Together, they ascended to the pinnacle of power at a crucial time in the nation's history. Abraham Lincoln's legacy reshaped the nation while the tragedy of his death left Mary reclusive and forgotten.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: WGBH Educational Foundation 2001
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2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ABRSummary: Ken Burns's Emmy Award-winning documentary brings to life America's most destructive and defining conflict. The Civil War is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2011