In the episode One Wagon Westward from Cavalcade of America, the Sager family finds themselves at a crossroads in 1843. They watch as a long line of wagons, two hundred in total, sets off for Oregon, a land filled with promise and opportunity. Henry Sager, the father, is eager to join the wagon train, believing that settling new territories is essential for the growth of America. He shares his aspirations with his son, Johnny, who is captivated by the idea of adventure and the vastness of the land.