Lincoln's Washington at War
Synopsis
Washington, D.C. in 1861. The Civil War is at the doorstep and the city is bracing for disaster. America is a country torn in two. An untested President Lincoln strives to make the nation's capital the political center of the Union, but finds he is surrounded by Southern sympathies and under constant threat of attack. See how this once sleepy small town grew into the metropolis we know today. A city cast in marble, a symbol of American liberty and a memorial to those who fought tooth and nail to preserve it.
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- Director
- Molly Hermann
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- Molly Hermann
- Original Title
- Lincoln's Washington at War
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Channel
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What is Lincoln's Washington at War about?
Washington, D.C. in 1861. The Civil War is at the doorstep and the city is bracing for disaster. America is a country torn in two. An untested President Lincoln strives to make the nation's capital the political center of the Union, but finds he is surrounded by Southern sympathies and under constant threat of attack. See how this once sleepy small town grew into the metropolis we know today. A city cast in marble, a symbol of American liberty and a memorial to those who fought tooth and nail to preserve it.
Who directed Lincoln's Washington at War?
Lincoln's Washington at War was directed by Molly Hermann.
Who stars in Lincoln's Washington at War?
The principal cast of Lincoln's Washington at War includes Fritz Klein, Barry Zate, Jay Butler, Julia Bayliss, Edwin Brown III.
When was Lincoln's Washington at War released and how long is it?
Lincoln's Washington at War was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 46m.