That same philosophy drives his newest project, The American Revolution, a sweeping six-part, 12-hour documentary that ...

Ken Burns, the preeminent documentary filmmaker of his generation, knows how to captivate audiences, whether it's with history or a quip. When he told hundreds of fans at a Wayne State ...

The "Proctor flag" or the "Rattlesnake flag" was first unfurled in the wake of the fighting at Lexington and Concord.

The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on 1775.

Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns’s new film to see how The American Revolution came to life. Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns’s new film to see how The American Revolution came to life. Through ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—America’s struggle for independence that began 250 years ago will take center stage next month as Mississippi State’s Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library hosts the screening of a ...

As we kick off the year commemorating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army, we’ll reflect on the rich legacy of service, highlighting events that marked periods in our ...

Ken Burns’ upcoming six-part series The American Revolution, which explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, has been lined up for a fall premiere on PBS. The 12-hour ...