The American Revolution The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 - Onward) (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV Episode | 116 min | Documentary, History

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The American Revolution

The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 - Onward) (Season 1, Episode 6)

TV Episode | 116 min | Documentary, History

Victory at Yorktown guarantees independence. Americans seek to build a more perfect union.

Directors

Sarah Botstein | Ken Burns | David P. Schmidt

Writer

Geoffrey C. Ward

Producers

Sarah Botstein (produced by) | Ken Burns (produced by) | Salimah El-Amin (produced by) | David P. Schmidt (produced by) (as David Schmidt)

Cinematographer

Buddy Squires

Editors

Craig Mellish | Tricia Reidy

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 21, 2025

Release date

Nov 21, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 2 nominations

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