‘Ashokan Farewell’: The Story Behind the Theme of Ken Burns's 'The Civil War'
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‘Ashokan Farewell’: The Story Behind the Theme of Ken Burns's 'The Civil War'
When the documentary debuted 25 years ago, it gave a new life—and old history—to a gorgeous melody.
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