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The Civil War (1990–1990) — war · history on PBS
About The Civil War
The Civil War ended on September 27, 1990, on PBS. The series concluded its nine-episode run that same day. It was a documentary series that aired in 1990, providing a detailed exploration of the American Civil War and its impact on the nation.
The series was a comprehensive account of the Civil War, focusing on the conflict between 1861 and 1865. It examined the causes, major battles, and consequences of the war, highlighting the struggle over Union and States' Rights, and the evolving meaning of freedom in America. The series aimed to present a historical perspective on this pivotal period in American history.
The show featured narration by David McCullough and included performances by actors such as Morgan Freeman as Frederick Douglass, Jason Robards as Ulysses S. Grant, Garrison Keillor as Walt Whitman, and Sam Waterston as Abraham Lincoln. It had a runtime of approximately 140 minutes per episode.
The Civil War episode schedule
9 aired
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 27, 1990 | S1·E9 | The Better Angels of Our Nature (1865) |
| September 27, 1990 | S1·E8 | War Is All Hell (1865) |
| September 26, 1990 | S1·E7 | Most Hallowed Ground (1864) |
| September 26, 1990 | S1·E6 | Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864) |
| September 25, 1990 | S1·E5 | The Universe of Battle (1863) |
| September 25, 1990 | S1·E4 | Simply Murder (1863) |
| September 24, 1990 | S1·E3 | Forever Free (1862) |
| September 24, 1990 | S1·E2 | A Very Bloody Affair (1862) |
| September 23, 1990 | S1·E1 | The Cause (1861) |
