Pageant of America is a sweeping eight-part documentary film series chronicling the birth, struggle, and defining ideals of the United States. Spanning over a century of conflict and transformation—from the first shots of revolution to the crucible of civil war—each film in the series brings America’s foundational moments to life through expert narration, dramatic reenactments, and deep historical insight.
Created for broadcast on public and cable television, and distributed through select educational and digital platforms, the series serves as a powerful resource for educators, students, and anyone seeking to better understand the forces that shaped the American Republic.
Covers the early tensions between the colonies and Great Britain, the Boston Massacre and Tea Party, and climaxes with the battles at Lexington and Concord.
Follows the turmoil of the Revolutionary War’s first full year, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the turning point battles at Trenton and Princeton.
Captures the full sweep of Revolutionary conflict—from Saratoga and Valley Forge to the war in the Carolinas and final victory at Yorktown.
Documents the dramatic debates of the Constitutional Convention, the struggle for ratification, and the birth of the American Republic.
A nation still in its infancy fights for sovereignty again—from naval battles and the burning of Washington to the triumph at New Orleans.
Explores Lincoln’s rise from frontier lawyer to national statesman and the pivotal role of the Lincoln-Douglas debates in shaping the nation’s future.
Delves into the causes of the Civil War, its opening battles, and Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation—defining the nation’s moral compass in a time of crisis.
Follows the turning-point years of the war—from Gettysburg and Vicksburg to Appomattox—while tracing Lincoln’s evolving vision of equality and the enduring impact of the Gettysburg Address.
