Reconstruction begins where, for most, the story of the Civil War ends: the North is victorious and slavery is abolished. But what happened next was one of the most important decades in American history. For a brief moment, a determined band of reformers attempted to radically reimagine American society and grapple with our original sin. In Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise, host Malcolm Gladwell explores why America has yet to make good on the promise of Reconstruction — and how it still might. Available on Audible and wherever you get your podcasts. Link to podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconstruction-the-unfinished-promise/id1892472472 Subscribe for more HISTORY: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Check out exclusive HISTORY content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook TikTok - http://bit.ly/4kZKjXi HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.