In an interview that aired on Sunday’s (July 6) edition of CBS News’ Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, Burns told CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson that the funding cuts seem “fooldhardy” ...

Documentary historian Ken Burns contended that major events and legislative efforts throughout U.S. history have always experienced a level a pushback.

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Weijia Jiang: Kevin Hassett, National Economic ...

The following is the transcript of an interview with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John ...

"There is nothing more beautiful, moving and hopeful," documentary filmmaker Ken Burns said Friday as he welcomed America's ...

Ken Burns on why the American Revolution was a "big deal in world history" 01:45. The American Revolution was one of the most ...

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns spoke with CBS News' John Dickerson about his new film on the American Revolution. More from ...

Experts suggest focusing on founding documents and minimizing the focus on current political figures could prevent the ...

American history is more polarizing than ever. But the country’s leading storyteller wants to prove there’s still an appetite ...

America’s greatest traditions are nothing short of revolutionary. New York’s Zohran Mamdani is just the latest one.

Burns and "The American Revolution" co-director David Schmidt walk in Colonial Williamsburg. Burns says he does not take his ...

America’s foremost history documentarian is back at a pivotal moment. But is he avoiding the hard truths about the country’s origins?