TV-series

[meangel]

Please help me identify the title of an American TV-series (probably mid-70s) about post-Civil War years. (NOT "Roots"). The main character's name is Tom (I think), each series begins with Tom in uniform standing among soldiers and listening to the Declaration of Independence ("All men are created equal...") The TV-series tells the story of Tom's

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[xopiateslavex]

All I'm coming up with is I'll Fly Away, but that doesn't quite sound right.

[meangel]

No, I'll Fly Away was made in early 90s' and tells about a family in the late 1950s'.

[sospan_fach]

I think this may be Freedom Road, starring Muhammad Ali and Kris Kristofferson.

[meangel]

Yes, this is it!! Thank you!!

I remember Muhammad Ali was very convincing in his role.