In Pursuit

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.

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BRI and In Pursuit Civics and History Lessons!

<p>The Bill of Rights Institute created a series of videos and lesson plans to bring the work of In Pursuit into high school classrooms. Each lesson features a president or first lady from the United State’s first 250 years, focusing on civic virtue in practice and highlighting the contributions of individuals to the American experiment.</p>

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Portrait of President James Madison with text "In Pursuit of Moderation" and a faded American flag background.

Portrait of James Madison with the phrase "In Pursuit of Moderation" prominently displayed.

Portrait of James Madison, with a detailed illustration showcasing his features and attire.

Document discussing the Anti-Federalist perspective on the U.S. Constitution and the debate among founding figures.

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James Madison In Pursuit of Moderation Playlist

Evaluate perspectives for and against the ratification of the Constitution and how James Madison practiced prudence and moderation for the sake of the public good.

Portrait of President John Quincy Adams with the text "In Pursuit of Integrity" and a faded American flag background.

Portrait of John Quincy Adams with the text "In Pursuit of Integrity" and a faint American flag background.

Document titled "John Quincy Adams, 'Monsters to Destroy' Speech" with contextual information on U.S. foreign policy.

Portrait of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, in classical attire against a dark background.

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John Quincy Adams In Pursuit of Integrity Playlist

Analyze how John Quincy Adams practiced civic virtues throughout his whole career and how he influenced American foreign policy

Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant with text "In Pursuit of Responsibility" and a faded American flag background.

Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant with the text "In Pursuit of Responsibility" on a flag background.

Cartoon depicting Ulysses S. Grant at a family party, humorously addressing government issues.

Historic photograph of Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.

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Ulysses S. Grant In Pursuit of Responsibility Playlist

Analyze how photographs, video, and political cartoons portray and complicate understandings of Ulysses S. Grant’s character and leadership, using these sources to explore how principled leaders respond to shifting public opinion, institutional failure, and corruption while striving to act with honor and integrity.