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The American revolution. Episode six, The most sacred thing (May 1780 - onward) / a Florentine Films production ; directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt ; produced by Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt, Salimah El-Amin, Ken Burns.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
- United States.
- United States--History.
- Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (128 minutes)
- Other Title:
- American revolution. Episode 6
- Most sacred thing (May 1780 – onward)
- Most sacred thing
- Place of Publication:
- Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2025.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- The British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British. Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington's Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
- Participant:
- Narrated by Peter Coyote.
- Notes:
- Title from title screen (viewed December 15, 2025).
- OCLC:
- 1568124222
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