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Death and the Civil War

With the coming of the Civil War, and the staggering casualties it ushered in, death entered the experience of the American people as it never had before -- permanently altering the character of the republic and the psyche of the American people. Contending with death on an unprecedented scale posed challenges for which there were no ready answers when the war began. Americans worked to improvise new solutions, new institutions, and new ways of coping with death on an unimaginable scale.

English
  • Originally Aired September 18, 2012
  • Runtime 55 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network PBS
  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
Ric Burns Writer
Oliver Platt Guest Star
Ric Burns Director