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American Experience; Abolitionists, The, Part 3
11/20/2012
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- Series
- American Experience
- Program
- Abolitionists, The, Part 3
- Program Number
2503
- Series Description
Premiered October 1988 As television's longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation. Now in its eighteenth season, the series has produced over 180 programs and garnered every major broadcast award. Series release date: 10/1988
- Program Description
The battle between pro-slavery and free-soil contingents rises to fever pitch. During his raid on Harpers Ferry, John Brown is captured, then executed, becoming a martyr for the cause. Abraham Lincoln is elected president in 1860. Southern states secede, war breaks out and the conflict unexpectedly drags on. On New Year’s Day 1863, it is announced that Lincoln has emancipated the slaves in rebel territory. African-American men may now enlist in the Union forces; two of Douglass’ sons go to war. In December 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment is ratified, banning slavery in all states — forever.
AN APOGRAPH PRODUCTIONS INC. FILM for AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.
- Duration
00:56:40
- Asset Type
Broadcast program
- Media Type
Video
- Genres
- Documentary
- Topics
- History
- Citation
- Chicago: “American Experience; Abolitionists, The, Part 3,” 11/20/2012, GBH Archives, accessed November 5, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_B13FC27A3F2C45A4837A24159F502756.
- MLA: “American Experience; Abolitionists, The, Part 3.” 11/20/2012. GBH Archives. Web. November 5, 2024. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_B13FC27A3F2C45A4837A24159F502756>.
- APA: American Experience; Abolitionists, The, Part 3. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_B13FC27A3F2C45A4837A24159F502756