User Clip: Author Shelby Foote on Meaning of Civil War in U.S. History

Shelby Foote 1916-2005 Author of several works on the Civil War, most notably the trilogy: The Civil War: A Narrative. Vol 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville; Vol 2: Fredericksburg to Meridian; Vol 3: Red River to Appomattox. Foote also contributed heavily to the documentary series: The Civil War by Ken Burns. Foote’s ability to share stories and analysis of the Civil War in his calm and distinct voice, have made him a household name among history enthusiasts. These clips are from Episode 1 of the Ken

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