Dialogue

Dialogue Extra: Author James McPherson

Clip: Season 2011 Episode 33 | 6m 29s

Why should we preserve America's Civil War battlefields? In this Dialogue Extra, Civil War historian James McPherson explains why saving these pieces of history are vital to understanding our nation's past and honoring those men and women who gave the last full measure to their country.

Aired: 12/01/11

Rating: TV-G

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