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The iconic, inimitable Dolly Parton will be deeply missed. Here’s a clip of her remembering her mother’s singing from COUNTRY MUSIC.

The iconic, inimitable Dolly Parton will be deeply missed. Here’s a clip of her remembering her mother’s singing from COUNTRY MUSIC.

134,673 views • 1 month ago

Christmas night of 1776, Washington brought 2400 men across the half-frozen Delaware river. It rained, hailed, and snowed, but they made it safely into New Jersey—perfectly positioned to take the enemy by surprise. Watch the clip from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Christmas night of 1776, Washington brought 2400 men across the half-frozen Delaware river. It rained, hailed, and snowed, but they made it safely into New Jersey—perfectly positioned to take the enemy by surprise. Watch the clip from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

429,844 views • 9 months ago

When Ken Burns asked every living president to recite the Gettysburg Address in 2013, Pres. Carter shared this story about Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the Camp David Accords. We are thinking about the President and thought all would appreciate this wonderful story.

When Ken Burns asked every living president to recite the Gettysburg Address in 2013, Pres. Carter shared this story about Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the Camp David Accords. We are thinking about the President and thought all would appreciate this wonderful story.

1,155,750 views • 3 years ago

Tomorrow is July 4th, a day featured prominently in THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Did you know it's in a lot of our older films too?

Tomorrow is July 4th, a day featured prominently in THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Did you know it's in a lot of our older films too?

95,593 views • 2 months ago

Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor, has died. He shared his story in The US and the Holocaust. Here's a clip from the film.

Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor, has died. He shared his story in The US and the Holocaust. Here's a clip from the film.

880,816 views • 3 years ago

Greatness may be the ability to tap into something that came before us and make it new - fresh and relevant and accessible to everyone. Gloria Steinem was great by every measure. To mark her passing, here’s the last clip from NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE, a final word from Susan B. Anthony to her friend Elizabeth Cady Stanton, speaking across time to all of us, but especially Gloria.

Greatness may be the ability to tap into something that came before us and make it new - fresh and relevant and accessible to everyone. Gloria Steinem was great by every measure. To mark her passing, here’s the last clip from NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE, a final word from Susan B. Anthony to her friend Elizabeth Cady Stanton, speaking across time to all of us, but especially Gloria.

25,599 views • 24 days ago

Kris Kristofferson’s songs were pure poetry, rooted in the sanctity of everyday life. His contributions to Ken Burns’s Country Music added depth and authenticity to the story of that tradition. He will be greatly missed.

Kris Kristofferson’s songs were pure poetry, rooted in the sanctity of everyday life. His contributions to Ken Burns’s Country Music added depth and authenticity to the story of that tradition. He will be greatly missed.

434,258 views • 2 years ago

In the words of Ted Williams: "If there was a guy born to play baseball, it was Willie Mays." Mays wasn't just a legendary figure in baseball; he was a testament to the power of talent and dedication. His contributions to baseball and society will be remembered for years to come.

In the words of Ted Williams: "If there was a guy born to play baseball, it was Willie Mays." Mays wasn't just a legendary figure in baseball; he was a testament to the power of talent and dedication. His contributions to baseball and society will be remembered for years to come.

310,320 views • 2 years ago

Ninety-nine years ago today, the Carter Family made their historic first recordings in Bristol, Tennessee. Music has never been the same. Watch the clip from COUNTRY MUSIC with Rosanne Cash and Marty Stuart.

Ninety-nine years ago today, the Carter Family made their historic first recordings in Bristol, Tennessee. Music has never been the same. Watch the clip from COUNTRY MUSIC with Rosanne Cash and Marty Stuart.

32,476 views • 1 month ago

On this day in 1775, the British won the Battle of Bunker Hill. But the victory came at a cost, 40% of the attacking force was killed. The British were facing a far more formidable enemy than they had anticipated. Watch the clip from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

On this day in 1775, the British won the Battle of Bunker Hill. But the victory came at a cost, 40% of the attacking force was killed. The British were facing a far more formidable enemy than they had anticipated. Watch the clip from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

52,496 views • 3 months ago

We hope Robert Redford is greeted by the call of a loon. He will be missed by all. Here’s a clip from a short film he narrated for the The Walden Woods Project from Erik and Chris Ewers. Their film on Thoreau will air on PBS in the spring of 2026.

We hope Robert Redford is greeted by the call of a loon. He will be missed by all. Here’s a clip from a short film he narrated for the The Walden Woods Project from Erik and Chris Ewers. Their film on Thoreau will air on PBS in the spring of 2026.

132,344 views • 1 year ago

Our newest #UNUMChat brings together Ken Burns and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow to discuss her new book, PREQUEL: AN AMERICAN FIGHT AGAINST FASCISM (Crown Publishing), exploring the fascist movement in the United States in the lead-up to the Second World War.

Our newest #UNUMChat brings together Ken Burns and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow to discuss her new book, PREQUEL: AN AMERICAN FIGHT AGAINST FASCISM (Crown Publishing), exploring the fascist movement in the United States in the lead-up to the Second World War.

219,432 views • 2 years ago

Abraham Lincoln was born today in 1809. Here is a clip from our film, THE CIVIL WAR, featuring Lincoln’s 1862 annual message to Congress.

Abraham Lincoln was born today in 1809. Here is a clip from our film, THE CIVIL WAR, featuring Lincoln’s 1862 annual message to Congress.

59,510 views • 7 months ago

Happy 100th birthday, President Jimmy Carter. When Ken Burns asked all living presidents to recite the Gettysburg Address in 2013, President Jimmy Carter delivered this powerful rendition. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on his lifelong service to our country.

Happy 100th birthday, President Jimmy Carter. When Ken Burns asked all living presidents to recite the Gettysburg Address in 2013, President Jimmy Carter delivered this powerful rendition. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on his lifelong service to our country.

146,609 views • 2 years ago

A rare white buffalo has been born in Yellowstone National Park, fulfilling a Lakota prophecy that indicates better times to come. Our clip from THE AMERICAN BUFFALO details the significance of a white buffalo birth in 1933.

A rare white buffalo has been born in Yellowstone National Park, fulfilling a Lakota prophecy that indicates better times to come. Our clip from THE AMERICAN BUFFALO details the significance of a white buffalo birth in 1933.

94,919 views • 2 years ago

What is the role of government? On this day in 1936, FDR gave his famous Rendezvous with Destiny speech and urged "a spirit of charity” over “a Government frozen in the ice of its own indifference." Watch the clip from THE ROOSEVELTS.

What is the role of government? On this day in 1936, FDR gave his famous Rendezvous with Destiny speech and urged "a spirit of charity” over “a Government frozen in the ice of its own indifference." Watch the clip from THE ROOSEVELTS.

52,120 views • 1 year ago

100 years ago today, Uncle Jimmy Thompson walked into WSM’s downtown studio and played his fiddle for an hour. The reaction was overwhelming. Within weeks, WSM launched a Saturday night “Barn Dance,” soon renamed the Grand Ole Opry. Here’s a clip from our film COUNTRY MUSIC.

100 years ago today, Uncle Jimmy Thompson walked into WSM’s downtown studio and played his fiddle for an hour. The reaction was overwhelming. Within weeks, WSM launched a Saturday night “Barn Dance,” soon renamed the Grand Ole Opry. Here’s a clip from our film COUNTRY MUSIC.

35,133 views • 10 months ago

The first Canyon of Heroes march celebrated the opening of the nearby Statue of Liberty, as workers and others marked the occasion with an impromptu walk up Broadway. Today as we applaud the Knicks, let’s remember that New York has always welcomed heroes of all kinds, including those who chose NYC as a new home. Here’s a clip from STATUE OF LIBERTY.

The first Canyon of Heroes march celebrated the opening of the nearby Statue of Liberty, as workers and others marked the occasion with an impromptu walk up Broadway. Today as we applaud the Knicks, let’s remember that New York has always welcomed heroes of all kinds, including those who chose NYC as a new home. Here’s a clip from STATUE OF LIBERTY.

10,090 views • 3 months ago