In Pursuit Video Series
In Pursuit Video Series
Discover the human side of history and empower your students to recognize that they, too, have the agency to shape the future.
The In Pursuit video series and accompanying teacher guides examine the lives and impact of five foundational figures: George Washington, John Adams, Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Dolley Madison.
In Pursuit of Humility
Does teamwork make a difference? Discover how George Washington’s experiences growing up on a farm and as a military commander shaped his character, leadership, and presidency.
In Pursuit of Trust
What makes someone a good leader? Discover how John Adams led by trusting and empowering those around him.
In Pursuit of Civic Courage
Have you ever felt strongly about something? Discover how Abigail Adams voiced her opinion and advocated for women’s rights in the new government.
In Pursuit of People’s Participation
What are your dreams for our future? Discover how Thomas Jefferson dreamed of and built a better future for the United States throughout his life.
In Pursuit of Common Ground
Have you ever worked on a project with someone whose ideas were different from yours? Discover how Dolley Madison hosted parties at the White House to encourage politicians to work together and find common ground.
Looking for more?
Discover more In Pursuit videos from our friends at the Bill of Rights Institute.
The In Pursuit Series was made possible by More Perfect.
In Pursuit is a landmark initiative of More Perfect, a bipartisan alliance of 44 Presidential Centers, National Archives Foundation, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Karsh Institute for Democracy at the University of Virginia, and more than 100 organizations working together to protect and renew our democracy as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and beyond.
