Stream for free on the PBS app during the month of August
Take a dive through American History this month with Ken Burn’s iconic films “The Statue of Liberty” and “Thomas Jefferson.”
The Statue of Liberty
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this compelling and provocative portrait of the statue, Ken Burns explores both the history of America’s premier symbol and the meaning of liberty itself. Enjoy archival photographs, readings from diaries, letters and newspapers of the day as the story of the monument is told.
Thomas Jefferson
“Thomas Jefferson” is a two-part portrait of our enigmatic and brilliant third president. Jefferson embodies within his own life the most profound contradictions of American history: As the author of the Declaration of Independence, he gave voice to our fervent desire for freedom, but he also owned more than 150 slaves and never saw fit to free them.
