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Part One

A young John Geyser sets off from the family farm to work for his uncle at a local newspaper in Gettysburg as an artist correspondent shortly before the start of the American Civil War. John’s artistic skill lands him working as an impartial observer were he covers the battle at Bull Run – the first major conflict of the war. During his travel, John meets and befriends Jonas Steele, a Union Officer who works for President Abraham Lincoln.

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  • Originally Aired November 14, 1982
  • Runtime 85 minutes
  • Network CBS
  • Created June 16, 2019 by
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Name Type Role
Bruce Catton Writer
Ian McLellan Hunter Writer
John Leekley Writer
Andrew V. McLaglen Director