Tells the poignant and finally triumphant story of the ever-widening circles of American freedom. It is the story of that light of freedom seen through the eyes of patriots, pilgrims and pioneers-and slaves, women, immigrants and laborers, who struggled for their share in the American dream. The series is based on the best-selling book series about American history by Joy Hakim. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush introduce the series. Katie Couric hosts.