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  Part 2: An Asylum for Mankind

  Mon. November 17 at 8:00pm on 39.1: Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.

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  Part 3: The Times That Try Men’s Souls

  Tues. November 18 at 8:00pm on 39.1: Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton. 

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  Part 4: Conquer by a Drawn Game

  Wed. November 19 at 8:00pm on 39.1: Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.

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  Part 5: The Soul of All America

  Thurs. November 20 at 8:00pm on 39.1: The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.

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  Part 6: The Most Sacred Thing

  Fri. November 21 at 8:00pm on 39.1: Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.

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  Part 1: In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)

  Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause. Repeats Sunday night at 10:00pm on 39.1.

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