Tag Archives: The Civil War (PBS)

Primary Sources: One Farewell Letter

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Ken Burn’s lengthy documentary The Civil War featured excerpts from many primary sources. One of the most unforgettable letters in the documentary was written by Major Sullivan Ballou of the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry Regiment.

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Does the American Civil War Need a Theme Song?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Meg Groeling

Like so many, I have been captivated by the mournfully lovely tune “Ashokan Farewell.” I am sure most of us first heard it when we were watching Ken Burns’s The Civil War, and wondered about it. I knew I had … Continue reading →

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