Filmmaker Ken Burns explains the importance of the American Revolution, telling "CBS Evening News" co-anchor and CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson that he thinks it's "the most important event since the birth of Christ in all of world history."
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- Ken Burns describes the American Revolution as a pivotal event in world history. 24s
- The Revolution introduced the concept of citizenship, replacing the idea of subjects under rulers. 35s
- The ideals of equality and rights from the Declaration of Independence influenced global revolutions. 51s
- The U.S. founding documents allow for ongoing changes, enabling citizens to redefine independence. 1m 24s
- The process of refining the meaning of independence continues in the present day. 1m 39s