A boy risks life and limb to travel across the war-torn southern states of America during the height of hostilities in the Civil War, hoping to visit his wounded brother in a field hospital on the other side of the country. His accidental meeting with Abraham Lincoln helps the disheartened president understand just how important the Gettysburg Address really is.
President Abraham Lincoln

Benjamin Blair

Carter Blair

Farm Woman

Warren

Edward Everett

Gov. Curtin

Blair

Mrs. Blair

Dr. Thomas

Lamon

Wills

Shelby

Julia

Alexander

Jonas

Victoria
Hay

Doctor Stone
Indiana Mother
Tad Lincoln
Dying Boy
Confederate Sergeant
Southern Engineer
Yank
Company Captain
Seward
Miss Everett
Union Soldier (uncredited)

Nurse (uncredited)