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Ken Burns

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7 years

Many factors contributed to the Civil War. One caused it: slavery.

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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.

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I remember the Vindman boys fondly. Theirs is the story of America at its best.

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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: #BenFranklinPBS

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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.

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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:

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4 years

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

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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 #ad

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Ken Burns

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2 years

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.

Watch The U.S. and the Holocaust | Full Documentary Now Streaming | PBS

THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST is a three-part, six hour series directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein, that examines America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the...

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If you missed The US and the Holocaust it’s streaming for free on . Hope you have a chance to watch. Please share your thoughts. #TheUSandTheHolocaustPBS

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3 years

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.

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My thoughts on Florida House Bill 999: America’s greatness stems not from its suppression of our complicated history but our willingness to engage and understand it. Each generation has helped further bring to life the values articulated in the Declaration… (1/3)

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We are at a critical point in our country’s history. If you do not understand the complexities and promise of our past, you cannot imagine a better future. We either invest in the humanities, including history and civics, or we forfeit our democracy.

US history, civics scores drop for nation's 8th graders. What experts say is to blame.

Most eighth graders did worse on national U.S. history and civics tests in 2022 than four years ago. Experts blame a lack of critical-thinking skills.

www.usatoday.com

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3 years

I enjoyed exploring the life of Ernest Hemingway in our film ‘Hemingway’. Tune in or stream on @PBS starting April 5 at 8/7c, and thanks to @BankofAmerica for their support. Learn more here: #HemingwayPBS

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Ken Burns

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2 years

Benjamin Franklin was an imperfect man who tried to understand and improve the world around him. Tune in April 4–5 on @PBS to watch our new film on his life. Thanks to @BankofAmerica , I was able to bring this compelling story to life: #BenFranklinPBS

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7 years

Historian Barbara Fields ended the film: “the Civil War is still going on. It's still to be fought and regrettably it can still be lost.”

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1 year

Greatness isn't always hard to identify. Ben Ferencz carried it with him throughout his life. He'll be missed.

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@UNUMKenBurns

1 year

Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor, has died. He shared his story in The US and the Holocaust. Here's a clip from the film.

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8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest and 8 hours for what you will. It’s a cry for freedom and human rights, good wages and self reliance and control of one’s life. Let’s acknowledge the history and celebrate the efforts today. Happy Labor Day. Some clips from UNUM below:

UNUMKenBurns

@UNUMKenBurns

8 months

Happy Labor Day. The American labor movement fights for better wages and working conditions. Watch our #UNUMPlaylist on the history of Labor in the United States, and reflect on all those that have fought to improve workers’ rights:

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1 year

By trying to dictate what teachers can and cannot teach, Florida House Bill 999 is an assault on the very liberties articulated by the Founders and something that all Americans should speak out against. (3/3)

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4 years

Vincent Okamoto: "The real heroes are the ones that died ... these kids who had the least to gain ... they didn't have the escape routes that the elite and the wealthy and the privileged had."

Courage Under Fire

UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.

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2 years

Terrific piece by @jmeacham on the historic significance of our upcoming election. Please vote - for your everyday concerns and our democracy.

CBS Sunday Morning 🌞

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2 years

Historian Jon Meacham on how the 16th president faced an election during the Civil War, when the continuation of democracy was still an open question - and how it resonates with the first post-insurrection midterm election.

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4 years

Let's start with John McCain.

John McCain

UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.

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Hal Moore, who fought back tears describing the courage of the men who served under him.

These Fighting Men

UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.

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Joan Furey, a nurse during the Vietnam War.

So Proudly We Hail

UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.

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Joseph Vaghi on D-Day.

June 6, 1944

UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.

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4 years

Marines Roger Harris and John Musgrave reflect on their harrowing experience at Con Thien along the DMZ.

Time in the Barrel

UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.

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2 years

In a few minutes, the third and final episode of our film, #USandTheHolocaustPBS , airs on @PBS . The response @LynnNovick , @sbotstein and I have gotten has been overwhelming, and we are so grateful that so many of you have watched and found it enlightening. Thank you.

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1 year

…and made more perfect in Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Our contribution should not be to silence those trying to understand the past more fully. (2/3)

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5 years

Thanks to @BankofAmerica I have the power to share America's stories. Honored to join them in #PowerTo .

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It is impossible to conceive that David McCullough is no longer with us. He is among our greatest historians, writing with an almost magical command of language and story. 1/2

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2 years

I’ve got a documentary for you to watch on @PBS …

Three Year Letterman

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2 years

232 years ago today, the world said goodbye to a hero, a president, and the man who invented electricity, currency, and freedom. Thank you, President Franklin, for making America the oldest and greatest country on earth. We miss you.

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The gov’s official name for the Civil War is the "War of the Rebellion." These men led that rebellion, wished to preserve slavery, and were responsible for the deaths of thousands of LOYAL Americans. That’s the opposite of "Winning, Victory, Freedom." ?

The Army Was Open to Replacing Confederate Base Names. Then Trump Said No. (Published 2020)

“My Administration will not even consider the renaming of these Magnificent and Fabled Military Installations,” President Trump tweeted Wednesday.

www.nytimes.com

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2 years

Thank you @nhannahjones

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2 years

This @KenBurns documentary "The U.S. and the Holocaust" is so chilling in the way we see all the echoes today and seem to be making such similar mistakes.

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Thanks to all who tuned into @PBS last night for Episode 1 of #USandTheHolocaustPBS . Episode 2 airs tomorrow night, followed by Episode 3 on Wednesday night. All three parts are streaming now at .

PBS: Public Broadcasting Service

Watch full episodes of your favorite PBS shows, explore music and the arts, find in-depth news analysis, and more. Home to Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, NOVA, PBS Newshour, Masterpiece and many...

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1 year

President Carter shared this story with me about the Camp David Accords when he joined us in 2013 for a national celebration of the Gettysburg Address. It is a beautiful story that speaks to our country's history. @CarterCenter @CarterLibrary

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When Ken Burns asked every living president to recite the Gettysburg Address in 2013, Pres. Carter shared this story about Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the Camp David Accords. We are thinking about the President and thought all would appreciate this wonderful story.

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I’m near tears. Buck O'Neil is one of the greatest people I have met on this planet. I’m just so happy and pleased and know that somewhere Buck is already in an even bigger Hall of Fame. @NLBMuseumKC @nlbmprez @MLB @PBS

Ken Burns on the selection of Buck O'Neil to the Baseball Hall of...

Ken Burns statement on learning that Negro American League baseball legend - and close friend - Buck O'Neil was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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8 years

I'm here to support teachers, not replace them.

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5 years

It’s impossible for me, even 75 years later, to appreciate fully what these young people did. Let’s thank them through our commitment to the values they fought for. A clip from The War with help from ⁦ @NorahJones ⁩ #DDay @pbs ⁦ @UNUMKenBurns ⁩

EXPLORE TIMELINE

UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.

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3 years

Hank Aaron was not only one of baseball’s greatest players, he was also a remarkable American hero, whose perseverance and forbearance in the face of unspeakable racism is a testament to the human spirit. We will miss him.

Baseball

From the playlist "Baseball" on Ken Burns UNUM.

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Late to this, but it's a barn. It's Ken Burns in a barn. 10/10? @ratemyskyperoom

Room Rater

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4 years

It’s @KenBurns in an attic. That’s a 9/10 right there.

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Charley Pride was a trail blazer whose remarkable voice & generous spirit broke down barriers in country music just as his hero Jackie Robinson had in baseball. His last performance was his hit, "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin.” Now he is one. @CountryMusic

BREAKING: Charley Pride Dead at 86 From COVID-19 Complications

Charley Pride has died due to complications from the coronavirus:

tasteofcountry.com

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Ken Burns

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7 months

At this time we need to be investing more than ever in the humanities. They’re critical to the health of our democracy - and economy.

David Gura

@davidgura

7 months

Schools in the UNC system will no longer award distinguished professorships to faculty in the humanities. The UNC Board of Governors says the honors "will now only be given in STEM-related (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields."

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Tomorrow we celebrate July 4 but let’s remember that the Union collapsed over slavery and the Civil War. Today is the anniversary of the end of the bloodiest battle of that war. See below.

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@UNUMKenBurns

10 months

On this day in 1863, the bloodiest meeting in the Civil War ended. The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal moment in US history & remains a stark reminder of the profound costs of a divided nation. Learn more via our Gettysburg playlist:

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Happy birthday to President Jimmy Carter. Here’s a video with the President that @UNUMKenBurns shared in March. Wishing the Carters well on this very special day.

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@UNUMKenBurns

1 year

When Ken Burns asked every living president to recite the Gettysburg Address in 2013, Pres. Carter shared this story about Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the Camp David Accords. We are thinking about the President and thought all would appreciate this wonderful story.

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7 years

First five episodes will stream starting 9/17 at 8 pm EST. Please spread the word. @PBS

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10 months

Thanks everyone. It was yummy.

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This is an incredible and frightening film about something hugely important to the health of our democracy. It's also a smart, riveting film that reminds us that everything has a history. I hope everyone has a chance to watch. Streaming of #BadFaith starts 4/26.

Bad Faith documentary

@badfaithdoc

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BAD FAITH starts streaming this Friday, April 26th, on all streaming platforms. As the 2024 election looms, discover the history and unsettling influence of Christian Nationalism on the political landscape.

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2 years

John Madden was one of the most consequential men in the history of pro football. Super Bowl winning coach, legendary broadcaster, successful entrepreneur, and all around good guy, he cemented my love for football in so many ways. He’ll be missed.

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Heading to Montana to share a look at our next film, The American Buffalo. Hope you can join us in n Missoula on 6/8. Info at @MontanaPBS :

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The history of the Holocaust includes the banning of books. Maus is a work of art that has helped generations understand Nazi brutality and how they dictated what people could think, read and say. When you become fearful of ideas you forfeit your freedom.

School Board in Tennessee Bans Teaching of Holocaust Novel ‘Maus’ (Published 2022)

The board voted unanimously to remove the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel from classrooms because it contained swear words, according to minutes from the meeting.

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Congratulations to @TheHighwomen ( @brandicarlile , @amandashires , @MarenMorris & @nataliehemby ) on their debut album. They join the likes of Mother Maybelle, Patsy Cline and @DollyParton as women who have redefined country music. #CountryMusicPBS @PBS

Country Music Is a Man’s World. The Highwomen Want to Change That. (Published 2019)

A new supergroup — Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby — is making music with a mission.

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Think about it. Past and present and how the world changes. But also the power of elections. We make change. It doesn’t just happen. Vote. Democracy matters.

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@UNUMKenBurns

6 months

#OTD in 1860, Americans elected Abraham Lincoln as their president. One of our most exalted orators, Lincoln took office just as the country descended into civil war. Watch our #UNUMPlaylist to learn more about the 16th president here:

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Fortunate to visit the ⁦ @UN ⁩ tonight to share clips from our film, THE US AND THE HOLOCAUST. Film is streaming on ⁦ @PBS ⁩. Hope you have a chance to watch.

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The United States is a big, complex, contradictory, controversial, majestic republic. At PBS we’re trying to include everybody. So I say happy 50th today PBS. You’ve aged well. @wetatvfm @PBS

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Wishing everyone the best for the holidays and a peaceful and healthy New Year. Never forget, we are in it together. We can all make the world better. Don’t lose hope. History suggests we we have a chance....

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Wishing my good friends @AVindman and @YVindman and their families a happy July 4. And everyone. It’s ours to celebrate. Enjoy it and run with it.

UNUMKenBurns

@UNUMKenBurns

10 months

This #FourthofJuly , watch our #UNUMShort with @AVindman and @YVindman discussing their refugee experience. They urge us to rebuild the American refugee process to align with values of inclusion:

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You can watch our Central Park Five film free on @PBS @sarah_l_burns @DavidMMcMahon

Central Park Five | The Central Park Five | Season 1 | Episode 1 | PBS

Five teenagers from Harlem are wrongfully convicted of a brutal crime in 1989

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8 months

Thinking about Frank and all lost and all who help us remember.

US Holocaust Museum

@HolocaustMuseum

8 months

One of Frank Grunwald’s most precious possessions was the letter his mother, Vilma, wrote to his father before she was murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Frank and his father survived the camp, and Frank later donated the letter to our Museum. Frank recently died at age 90.

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My team at @UNUMKenBurns brought @AVindman & @YVindman back to Brighton Beach to reflect on what the Statue of Liberty symbolizes and how our responses to humanitarian crises have fallen short of the ideals it represents. Thanks to the @NYTOpinion for partnering with us on this.

New York Times Opinion

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“Today, America is faced with yet another opportunity to live up to its creed,” says Alexander Vindman. “How we treat refugees is one of the greatest tests of our American experiment.”

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I feel like I’ve been to combat with @trent_reznor for The Vietnam War so I can ask you to listen to the new @nineinchnails album, Bad Witch, OUT NOW:

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My good friend, filmmaker Steve Ujlaki has a film opening 4/5 in NYC at the Cinema Village. Bad Faith tells the disturbing story of the rise of christian nationalism in US and how some are perverting religion to achieve their political goals. Info here:

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Thrilled to see @Yamiche taking over the @washingtonweek moderator seat once held by our good friend Gwen Ifill. @PBS @wetatvfm

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Thinking about @SenJohnMcCain today and how empowering his love for our country is. So proud to call him a friend.

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4 years

There is no such thing as ‘pro-American’ history. We have only one history, and a lot of it isn’t pretty. Only by teaching and understanding it in all its complexity and contradictions will we make our country better. Here's a good place to start.

Ken Burns UNUM

UNUM: A new way to explore American history from Ken Burns.

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Last week we locked our new film, The American Buffalo, a look at how we brought this species to the brink of extinction and back. Come to ⁦ @PBS ⁩ Oct. 16 and 17.

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Well this is worthy of celebration and support. Independent bookstores are good for the mind, good for the community and good for the country. The book is still the best invention.

Happy Independent Bookstore Day

A relationship of care exists between the browser and the bookseller even if the two never meet.

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4 years

To protect the dream of America we must confront the reality of America. That reality starts with slavery & continues to the killing of George Floyd. We must end police brutality & the racism against Black Americans - education, criminal justice, economic… #BlackLivesMatter

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I wish my friend Buck O'Neil was here with us to see this... Such an important and necessary acknowledgement by @MLB . Kudos to all involved, especially the @NLBMuseumKC and its leader @nlbmprez .

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In 1920, when the Negro Leagues began, Rube Foster declared, “We are the ship, all else the sea.” Now, 100 years later, stars like Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson will finally have their records and statistics counted in the major league record books.

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Seems like a good moment to remind people that it is not ok for anyone to make antisemitic statements. This stuff matters. Take a look at the clip we shared on our site @UNUMKenBurns

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@UNUMKenBurns

2 years

Antisemitism is neither new nor uncommon, but when a public figure espouses antisemitic statements it gives others permission to do the same. This clip from our film “THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST” shows us what can happen when antisemitism is minimized or ignored:

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5 years

Yes.

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@KenBurns is it true? You’re doing a series on the #americanrevolution ??

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He was a gentleman. I will miss him.

Jeopardy!

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Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex.

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Our monuments are representations of myth, not fact. As we consider what role monuments play in our culture, I’d ask us to listen to the words of James Baldwin from the film I made on the Statue of Liberty. From @PostOpinions and @UNUMKenBurns :

Opinion | Ken Burns: Our monuments are representations of myth, not fact

Filmmaker Ken Burns reflects on James Baldwin's understanding of liberty, and how our most venerated monuments can remind us of where America falls short.

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And if you missed episodes 1 and 2, or would like to watch again, the entire series is airing for all at the link below.

Watch The U.S. and the Holocaust | Full Documentary Now Streaming | PBS

THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST is a three-part, six hour series directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein, that examines America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the...

www.pbs.org

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3 years

Damn this is good.

The New York Times

@nytimes

3 years

A drone operator shot a short video in a Minneapolis bowling alley to rally support for the business. It was viewed hundreds of thousands of times on social media and won high praise from Hollywood directors.

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I didn’t know Anthony Bourdain but felt a special kinship and now an acute loss. He excelled at storytelling and finding the very best ones in every morsel of life. I’ll miss him. @PartsUnknownCNN @CNN

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John Lewis was one of the greatest men I’ve ever met, always himself, always courageous. We owe him. We need to pick up his standard and complete his mission. @repjohnlewis #JohnLewis

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Maybe we are failing now because we weren’t honest about our past. You can only find greatness if you are honest about history. That’s our challenge - and our promise. Katharina Matro inspires us to do better.

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"In order to have proud patriots, you need to give them the tools to make things better." Katharina Matrosits down with @KenBurns in our new #UNUMChat , and explains why it is important to confront some of the uglier moments of our history.

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Happy to report that our next film, Leonardo da Vinci, will air on @PBS Nov. 18 and 19th, co-directed with @sarah_l_burns and Dave McMahon. It's our first non-American topic but something quite universal about his quest to understand nature and humanity.

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6 years

The Vietnam War Reached 34M viewers via @deadline @PBS

Ken Burns’ ‘The Vietnam War’ Averaged 6.7M Viewers For PBS, Reached 34M In Live+7

PBS' 'The Vietnam War' averaged 6.7 million viewers across its 10 nights in Live+7 stats andc enjoyed a reach of just under 34 million.

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Thank you @Morning_Joe for having us on to discuss Brooklyn Bridge at 140. Here’s a link to the short film we did at @UNUMKenBurns with @kimmelman -

UNUM Chat: Ken Burns and Erik Larson

From the playlist "UNUM Chat: Ken Burns and Erik Larson" on Ken Burns UNUM.

www.pbs.org

Morning Joe

@Morning_Joe

1 year

"It is one of the great works of art as well as engineering," @KenBurns on the Brooklyn Bridge, which turns 140 today.

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Ken Burns

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4 years

A President and Vice President for everyone. Let’s get to work.

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Ken Burns

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2 years

He was also a gifted teacher who taught me about history and writing, and allowed me to escape my many limitations in those areas. I'll forever cherish the time we spent together, and I'll miss my friend dearly. 2/2

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Ken Burns

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3 years

So you think you know your Hemingway? Find out tonight when we join @Jeopardy as a category. Then watch #HemingwayPBS on @PBS starting at 8 ET. @PBS

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

6 years

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

8 years

Apparently Mr. Trump is unfamiliar with the concept of wrongful conviction.

Chris “Law Dork” Geidner

@chrisgeidner

8 years

Donald Trump Insists The Exonerated Central Park Five Are Guilty In Rape Case: by @michaelhayes

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@KenBurns

6 years

Thinking about the Daily News today and the noble cause they’ve devoted themselves to for decades - the working people of New York City. It’s a sad day when the hometown paper forgets its home. @NYDailyNews

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@KenBurns

2 months

Thinking about the families impacted by this bridge collapse in Baltimore - “We’re low-income families,” said Jesus Campos, who has worked at the construction company, Brawner Builders, for about eight months. “Our relatives are waiting for our help back in our home countries.”

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Ken Burns

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4 years

I mourn the passing of Ellis with his family and the people of his beloved New Orleans. He was a great musician, great teacher and a friend. #EllisMarsalis ⁦ @wyntonmarsalis ⁩

Ellis Marsalis, Jazz Pianist and Music Family Patriarch, Dies at 85 (Published 2020)

The father of Wynton and Branford Marsalis and a prominent performer and educator, he succumbed to complications of the coronavirus.

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

3 years

Close. Slow it down a bit and you're almost there.

Olivia Nuzzi

@Olivianuzzi

3 years

Sorry but I had to 😂

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

7 years

Anyone know the answer? 50 across.

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

2 years

Loretta Lynn turned life into song, providing a voice to the experiences of American women. She will always be celebrated as a central part of the history of country music, as she was in our 2019 film, Country Music. We remember her with this clip from the series:

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

3 years

You know the myth of Hemingway. Now meet the man - in all his complexity. @LynnNovick and I are looking forward to sharing our new three-part series on @PBS April 5-7. #HemingwayPBS

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

9 months

Remembering is really a form of learning.

UNUMKenBurns

@UNUMKenBurns

9 months

#OTD in 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima ushering in the end of WWII and changing how we think of the destructive power of science,as depicted in Christopher Nolan's @Oppenheimerfilm .To learn more about the bomb watch our #UNUMplaylist here:

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Ken Burns

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5 years

I’ve enjoyed sharing Country Music over the last two weeks. Hope everyone watches tonight on @PBS @CountryMusic @JohnnyCash @garthbrooks @rosannecash @DwightYoakam @martystuarthq @DollyParton

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@PBS

5 years

Country rediscovers its roots, Garth Brooks fills arenas and the world says farewell to Johnny Cash when @KenBurns ' #CountryMusicPBS concludes tonight at 8/7c.

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

6 years

There is no re-writing history but there are a multiplicity of points of view. @TimbersFC mockumentary about their rivalry with Seattle

Portland Timbers

@TimbersFC

6 years

“There’s no re-writing history.” Decades of conflict: The Rivalry hits 100. #PDXSEA100 #RCTID

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Ken Burns

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1 year

Today is the 140th anniv. of the Brooklyn Bridge. I recently walked across with ⁦ @nytimes ⁩ ⁦architecture writer @kimmelman ⁩. We made a short film about it, which you can see at ⁦ @UNUMKenBurns . ⁦ @PBS ⁩ ⁦ @ThirteenWNET ⁩

UNUM Chat: A Walk on the Brooklyn Bridge

From the playlist "UNUM Chat: A Walk on the Brooklyn Bridge" on Ken Burns UNUM.

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

2 years

On Sunday, the @baseballhall will, at long last, induct John Jordan ‘Buck’ O’Neil into the HOF. To many, Buck was a great player and manager, and a devout steward of the game of baseball. To me, he was a close friend and mentor. I loved him dearly.

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

8 months

You've got good taste in Presidents, @iamcardib . Here are some of my favorite FDR moments:

Ken Burns on FDR

From the playlist "Franklin D. Roosevelt" on Ken Burns UNUM.

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Zito

@_Zeets

8 months

Cardi B talking about her love for FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt

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Ken Burns

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2 years

Thank you @colbertlateshow . "Tell These Stories, As Difficult As They May Be" - Ken Burns @PBS #USandTheHolocaustPBS

"Tell These Stories, As Difficult As They May Be" - Ken Burns On His...

Peabody Award-winning director Ken Burns stops by to offer a preview of the incredibly difficult subject matter he tackles in his latest documentary, "The U....

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Ken Burns

@KenBurns

2 years

I have one of those. Happy holidays. @PBS