Conclusion at appomattox. War ends, but not its impact
Description
In 1865, the laying down of arms was just the beginning of the long battle for equal rights facing African-Americans. After documenting the final months of the War Between the States-Lincoln's second inauguration, Sherman's march through the Carolinas, the Siege of Petersburg, the destruction of Richmond, General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, and Lincoln's assassination-this program considers the outcome of the war and its cost, Reconstruction, the century of racism and segregation following the war, and the emergence of Martin Luther King, Jr., as the voice of the civil rights movement. Commentary by Eric Foner, Shelby Foote, and James McPherson is featured.
Runtime
52 min
Series
Subjects
- Reconstruction (US history, 1865-1877) (17)
- Racism (548)
- Race discrimination (130)
- African Americans (1140)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c1987
Database
Films on Demand
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