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War Stories

Season 6 Episode 13 | 52m 40s

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Julianne Moore, comedian Bill Hader, and painter Kehinde Wiley, revealing how their ancestors’ military service left an indelible mark both on their families and on their country.

Aired: 11/09/20 | Expires: 12/08/20
War Stories
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Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones uncover the ancestors who blazed a trail for them.
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