The six-part epic event begins tonight. Don't miss The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. | PBS

"We are in the very midst of a revolution the most complete, unexpected and remarkable of any in the history of nations." — John Adams Adams grasped what was at stake in the summer of 1776. In designing a new nation, every decision the founders made—about independence, confederation, treaties with foreign powers—had the potential to ripple forward, shaping "the lives and liberties of millions yet unborn." Watch The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Premi

Why was George Washington “the indispensable man” of the American Revolution? Ken Burns discusses the leadership, character, and steady resolve that made Washington essential to America’s fight for independence. 🇺🇸 Don’t miss Ken Burns' new documentary, "The American Revolution," premiering on PBS tonight at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings). 📺 #AmericanRevolutionPBS | George Washington's Mount Vernon