This episode charts the dramatic events that led to Lincoln's decision to set the slaves free. Convinced by July 1862 that emancipation was now morally and militarily crucial to the future of the Union, Lincoln must wait for a victory to issue his proclamation. But as the year wears on there are no Union victories to be had, thanks to the brilliance of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. The episode comes to a climax in September 1862 with Lee's invasion of Maryland. On the banks of Antietam Creek, the bloodiest day of the war takes place, followed shortly by the brightest: the emancipation of the slaves.
| Title | The Civil War - Season 1 Episode 3 Forever Free: 1862 |
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| Year | 1990 |
| Genre | Documentary, War & Politics, Drama |
| Country | |
| Studio | PBS |
| Cast | David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman, Paul Roebling |
| Crew | Paul Barnes (Editor), Jay Ungar (Original Music Composer), Ken Burns (Director of Photography), Catherine Yang Eisele (Producer), Stephen Ives (Producer), Julie A. Dunfey (Producer) |
| Alternative Titles | The American Civil War, The Civil War A General Motors Mark Of Excellence, A General Motors Mark of Excellence: The Civil War, Ken Burns: The Civil War, The Civil War 25 Years Anniversary Reissue |
| Keyword | civil war, slavery, miniseries, american civil war, robert e lee, 19th century, american historical foundation, historical documentary, historical events |
| First Air Date | Sep 23, 1990 |
| Last Air date | Sep 27, 1990 |
| Season | 1 Season |
| Episode | 9 Episode |
| Runtime | 76:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 8.14/ 10 by 104.00 users |
| Popularity | 24.885 |
| Language | English, German |
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