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Ken Burns' The American Revolution
Season 1
Episode 2
An Asylum for Mankind
Documentary
History
American history
1h 56m
English
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
Subtitles:
English (CC)
Country:
USA
Directors:
Ken Burns
Sarah Botstein
David Schmidt
Cast:
Peter Coyote
Advice:
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