Finding Your Roots

Anderson Cooper's Civil War Era Surprise

Clip: Season 2 Episode 3 | 2m 23s  | Video has closed captioning.

TV journalist Anderson Cooper discovers a surprising fact about his Civil War era ancestors, and must reconcile with his family's dark past.

Aired: 10/07/14

Rating: NR

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Finding Your Roots: Season 10

A new season of Finding Your Roots is streaming now! Tune in to PBS on Tuesdays at 8/7 for all-new episodes as renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots, uncovering deep secrets, hidden identities and lost ancestors.

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