Bill O'Reilly presents this adaptation of the book series, Legends & Lies. The documentaries explores the stories behind events and the notable historical figures involved. Historical re-enactments and analysis from historians and other experts are used to bring viewers details about the topic discussed in each episode.
s02e01Sam Adams & Paul Revere: The Rebellion Begins2016-06-0600:00⌄
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Sam Adams & Paul Revere: The Rebellion Begins
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2016-06-06 ·
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When the oppressive hand of British rule begins to trample on colonial liberty, a secret group of rebels put their lives on the line to stand up to the crown. The "Sons of Liberty" get their start as smugglers who refuse to pay repressive taxes, but they soon evolve into an underground political force - fighting for American independence. Masterminds Paul Revere and Sam Adams lead the insurgent movement as their treasonous plans - punishable by death – secretly spread throughout the colonies.The simmering tensions erupt into chaos when a British customs agent murders an 11 year-old boy, triggering three days of riots and the infamous Boston Massacre. The American Revolution has begun.
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s02e02John Adams: Ready For War2016-06-2000:00⌄
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John Adams: Ready For War
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2016-06-20 ·
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Lawyer John Adams represents the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre in 1770; colonists protest the Tea Act of 1773; the American Revolution begins in April 1775 at the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
A profile of Benjamin Franklin includes his frequent trips to Europe; influence in the Second Continental Congress; and role in the American Revolution.
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s02e04General George Washington: Commanding Revolution2016-07-0400:00⌄
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General George Washington: Commanding Revolution
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2016-07-04 ·
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George Washington's exploits as commander of the Continental Army, including his first victory in Boston and subsequent defeat in New York, are examined.
Thomas Jefferson becomes the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, which is used as a rallying cry by George Washington for his troops during a desperate 1776 campaign to keep New York from falling into British hands.
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s02e06Benedict Arnold: American Traitor2016-07-1800:00⌄
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Benedict Arnold: American Traitor
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2016-07-18 ·
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Benedict Arnold goes from a respected Continental Army general to America's most notorious traitor thanks to his plot to surrender West Point to the British and switch sides.
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s02e07Francis Marion: American Guerrilla Fighter2016-07-2500:00⌄
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Francis Marion: American Guerrilla Fighter
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2016-07-25 ·
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A profile of Francis Marion, a South Carolina militia officer known for his guerrilla tactics that frustrated and tormented the occupying British army.
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s02e08President George Washington: Forged In Conflict2016-08-0100:00⌄
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President George Washington: Forged In Conflict
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2016-08-01 ·
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s02e09Alexander Hamilton & Aaron Burr: Deadly Division2016-08-0800:00⌄
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Alexander Hamilton & Aaron Burr: Deadly Division
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2016-08-08 ·
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s02e10Forgotten Heroes2016-12-1201:00⌄
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Forgotten Heroes
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2016-12-12 ·
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The truths behind the events and people that comprise the legends of the American Revolution.
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s02e11America's First Christmas2016-12-1901:00⌄
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America's First Christmas
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2016-12-19 ·
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As America celebrates Christmas, FNC (Fox News Channel) tells the pivotal story of the holiday 240 years earlier, as George Washington leads his men across the icy Delaware River, into a bloody, barefoot march to Trenton.
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s02e12How Freedom Was Won2017-01-0201:00⌄
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How Freedom Was Won
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2017-01-02 ·
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