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Ken Burns' Revolutionary War Shocker

Season 2 Episode 3

Filmmaker Ken Burns discovers a surprising fact about his Revolutionary War-era ancestors.

Documentary filmmaker and patriotic American Ken Burns discovers an incredibly surprising fact about his Revolutionary War-era ancestors -- they were loyalists, devoted to the Union Jack!

AIR DATE 10/7/14

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About Finding Your Roots

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories. The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

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Thursday, May 22 at 5am TPT 2
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Saturday, May 24 at 5pm TPT 2
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Monday, May 26 at 4pm TPT 2
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Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm TPT 2
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Wednesday, May 28 at 1am TPT 2

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