79K views · 3.3K reactions | Why was George Washington “the indispensable man” of the American Revolution? Ken Burns discusses the leadership, character, and steady resolve that made Washington essential to America’s fight for independence.  Don’t miss Ken Burns' new documentary, "The American Revolution," premiering on PBS tonight at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings).  #AmericanRevolutionPBS | George Washington's Mount Vernon | Facebook

Tonight is the premiere of “The American Revolution” from Ken Burns, a new six-part documentary on PBS, about how our country was founded and the powerful stories surrounding the eight years of the war for independence. Tune in to watch on your local PBS station, the PBS app, or pbs.org to stream the series. As descendants of the diverse #RevolutionaryWarPatriots who secured our nation’s independence, DAR is proud to sponsor this important documentary in several markets nationwide. We honor the