Grace Coolidge In Pursuit of Respect Playlist
Grace Coolidge In Pursuit of Respect
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Video
In this video, students learn how Grace Coolidge demonstrated respect through her public service, advocacy, and personal example. As First Lady, she welcomed visitors to the White House, championed educational opportunities, and promoted accessibility for people with disabilities. Her kindness, authenticity, and commitment to treating others with dignity helped her connect with Americans across the country.
This video was based on an essay for In Pursuit written by Colleen Shogan.
Check out this video and other free teaching resources on BRI or In Pursuit websites at billofrightsinstitute.org/bri-x-in-pursuit/ or inpursuit.org/educators.
This video was made in conjunction with 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.
Grace Coolidge’s Public and Private Responsibility In Pursuit Lesson Plan
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Lesson
Analyze the role of the First Lady and the ways in which Grace Coolidge balanced her personal and public responsibilities.
Grace Coolidge, “Open Door” Poem In Pursuit Primary Source
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Activity
Analyze a poem written by Grace Coolidge commemorating the anniversary of her son's death.
Grace Coolidge Pet Portrait Images In Pursuit Activity
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Activity
Examine images of Grace Coolidge with her family pets to understand her character and responsibility to others.