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the american revolution

As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army. In July 1776, Congress declares American independence, insisting on the people's right to resist tyranny.

Duration: 2 hour 4 minutes and 29 seconds

Episode Number: 102

About The American Revolution:

Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire centuries of democratic movements within the United States and around the globe.


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Fri, May 1 8:00 P.M. The Times That Try Men's Souls     NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 2 12:00 A.M. The Times That Try Men's Souls     NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 2 8:00 P.M. Conquer by a Drawn Game     NH World (11.3)
Sun, May 3 12:00 A.M. Conquer by a Drawn Game     NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 4 9:00 P.M. The Soul of All America     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, May 5 1:00 A.M. The Soul of All America     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, May 5 9:00 P.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 6 12:12 A.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 8 8:00 P.M. The Soul of All America     NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 9 12:00 A.M. The Soul of All America     NH World (11.3)
Sat, May 9 8:00 P.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NH World (11.3)
Sun, May 10 12:00 A.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NH World (11.3)


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