The film opens with a pre-titles sequence of Mrs Dole giving her inaugural address, with the date January 1st 1993 is superimposed on the screen. When Mrs Doles speech ends, the applause fades out into the Stars and Stripes and a black screen. The names of the cast slowly fade in and out whilst the anthem plays. Slowly, the anthem changes from being played by a marching band, to being sung by school children. The camera passes through a class full of children, before arriving at the young Liz Dole. The year 1949 is now superimposed. 'Chapter One: Youth (1949 - 1956)' The young