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Ken Burns: America's Origin Story Matters in Divided Times

Ken Burns: America's Origin Story Matters in Divided Times
Bloomberg Markets Saturday 04 July 2026, 13:05 UTC 1 min read
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Jul 4th, 2026 Ken Burns: America's Origin Story Matters in Divided Times Documentarian Ken Burns joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to share his perspective on the American Revolution and challenging the traditional, sanitized narratives often taught in schools. Burns says that a more complete account of the Revolution—including its violence, complexity and diverse participants—strengthens rather than diminishes the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

Jul 4th, 2026 Ken Burns: America's Origin Story Matters in Divided Times Documentarian Ken Burns joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to share his perspective on the American Revolution and challenging the traditional, sanitized narratives often taught in schools. Burns says that a more complete account of the Revolution—including its violence, complexity and diverse participants—strengthens rather than diminishes the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. [Image text:] AMERICA 250 Ken Burns Executive Producer & Director "The American Revolution" DOCUMENTARIAN KEN BURNS ON AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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