The National Parks: America's Best Idea

Ken Burns talked about next film, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, which would premier on PBS in the fall of 2009. He discussed the … read more

Ken Burns talked about next film, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, which would premier on PBS in the fall of 2009. He discussed the people, ideas, circumstances, and events that led to the creation of the first national park and the national parks system. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions.

Ken Burns has been making documentary films for more than 30 years, including The Brooklyn Bridge, The Civil War, Baseball and Jazz. close

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The National Parks: America's Best Idea

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Program ID:
283731-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
First Aired:
Feb 21, 2009 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 04, 2009 | 12:27pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Feb 21, 2009 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 21, 2009 | 11:27pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 24, 2009 | 3:03am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 28, 2009 | 10:03am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 24, 2009 | 2:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 24, 2009 | 8:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 04, 2009 | 12:27pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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