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The george foster peabody awardwinning series brings the revolution to life through dramatic reenactments. An italian philosopher and the american revolution. When film and television tackle the intricacies of historical events its always a. Where to stream 11 essential ken burns documentaries nyt. The george foster peabody awardwinning series brings the people, events, and ideas of the revolution to life through dramatic reenactments performed by a distinguished cast.
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