PBS - American Experience - Reconstruction: The Second Civil War

PBS' American History series devotes its attention to the integral post-Civil War years between 1863 and 1877, when the United States was coming to terms with some of its most historic changes. As Abraham Lincoln fervently assured the country that the reconstruction period would be difficult, but ultimately rewarding, citizens of every race and age struggled to adapt to the "new" America. Once again, the thoroughly enlightening series gives viewers a comprehensive, yet entertaining, lesson in American history.