The mini series begins by showing us a young George Washington living a comfortable life at his family home in Mount Vernon. We rapidly proceed to see young George become a member of the American militia and fight alongside the British regulars in the French and Indian war. The episode concludes with the first rumblings of revolution from the Americans and a demand that King George back off on his demands for new taxes.

• Richard Fielder
• Buzz Kulik
• James Thomas Flexner

• Barry Bostwick
• Richard Kiley
• Hal Holbrook