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1864: "Valley of the Shadow of Death"/"Most Hallowed Ground"

Season 1 Episode 4

About the Episode

Visit ghastly hospitals in the North and South and follow Sherman’s Atlanta campaign. While causalities mount, Lincoln’s re-election chances dim. Learn why the stakes were high for the 1864 presidential campaign, where Lincoln faced George McClellan. Also follow Union battle victories at Mobile Bay, Atlanta and the Shenandoah Valley, and the creation of Arlington National Cemetery.

Aired: 09/09/15 | Expires: | Runtime: 2hr 18m 35s