Many factors contributed to the Civil War. One caused it: slavery.
Ken Burns
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Ken Burns
@KenBurns
Making documentary films for almost 50 years.
Joined October 2011
- You can't go wrong with a social studies teacher. Excited to have @Tim_Walz on the ticket. Good to have someone who knows American history.It is the honor of a lifetime to join @KamalaHarris in this campaign. I’m all in. Vice President Harris is showing us the politics of what’s possible. It reminds me a bit of the first day of school. So, let’s get this done, folks! Join us. secure.actblue.com/donate/social-…
- We've interviewed many men and women who have served our country over the years. Not one was a loser. They were all heroes. Here are a few.
- History recognizes actions that are bigger than self. Joe Biden will go down as one of the great ones, having led the country out of the disastrous term of his predecessor and quietly doing good things for all Americans, red state as well as blue, accomplishments that put him upMy fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best
- I remember the Vindman boys fondly. Theirs is the story of America at its best.
- To dive deeper into the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin was to see deeper into the founding and fabric of America. Tune in April 4–5 on @PBS to watch my latest work, “Benjamin Franklin.” Thank you to @BankofAmerica for the support: bit.ly/3KSt9bj #BenFranklinPBS
- The way Lt. Col. Alex Vindman has been treated is shameful. I hope the next president decorates this American hero with the highest honors. I met Alex as a young boy for my 1985 film on the Statue of Liberty, and I had the chance to thank him for his service early this year.
- It was enriching & inspiring to explore the life of an American champion inside & outside the ring. #MuhammadAliPBS I hope you enjoy our new film, “Muhammad Ali” Watch Sept 19-22 8/7c on @PBS. Special thanks @BankofAmerica for their support of this film: bit.ly/3mUNsMq
00:00 - With events canceled & so much closed, I asked @PBS to stream BASEBALL for free so we can participate in the national pastime together. Watch at the link below or on any streaming device. And please look out for those with greater needs. Play ball. @MLB pbs.org/show/baseball/
00:00 - Big thanks to @BankofAmerica, who helps make it possible to tell the story of America through country music. Tune in Sept. 15 on @PBS at 8 pm ET to watch my latest documentary, #CountryMusicPBS and learn more about our partnership at bit.ly/2KSAnOY #ad
00:00 - Episode 1 of #USandTheHolocaustPBS airing on @PBS now and all episodes streaming at the link below. We have never made a more important film. Thank you for tuning in.
- I think we just lost the greatest baseball player of all time. You’ll be missed, Willie.
- If you missed The US and the Holocaust it’s streaming for free on pbs.org. Hope you have a chance to watch. Please share your thoughts. #TheUSandTheHolocaustPBS
- This is a coup against the United States of America, incited by Donald Trump. He should be impeached by the House as soon as possible and convicted and removed by the Senate just as quickly. This is not us, the U.S.
