Civil War 360 (2013)

S1E3 Fight For Freedom

A hundred and fifty years ago, the North and South were embroiled in a war that resulted in more American casualties than any other conflict. The resolution of this war would forever alter the course of our nation, with enslaved Americans having the most at stake. Join actor Dennis Haysbert as he explores their hardships through various items in the Smithsonian's collection. From a bloodstained map to the inkwell that Lincoln used to draft the Emancipation Proclamation, these artifacts take us back to a harsh and intricate period when the nation was divided.