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American Experience

Season 13 Episode 10: Abraham and Mary Lincoln, a House Divided Part 4 - The Dearest of All Things

Mary Lincoln's grief leads her to turn to spiritualists as her mental well-being starts to decline. Meanwhile, Abraham Lincoln finds solace in his resolve to end the nation's suffering and issues the Emancipation Proclamation, drawing strength from his unwavering determination.

Season 13 Episodes:

Episode 4 Return with Honor

4. Return with Honor

Aired: Nov 13, 2000

Vietnam POWs recount their harrowing tales of survival and triumph, intersper...

Episode 5 The Hurricane of '38

5. The Hurricane of '38

Aired: Feb 5, 2001

As the storm's aftermath recedes, the survivors of Rhode Island and Long Isla...

Episode 14 Fatal Flood

14. Fatal Flood

Aired: Feb 23, 2001

The 1927 Mississippi River flood devastates the region from Cairo, Illinois t...

Episode 15 Stephen Foster

15. Stephen Foster

Aired: Feb 24, 2001

The next episode delves into the life of a renowned American songwriter, show...

Info about American Experience

Seasons: 37

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography