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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.

Ulysses S. Grant In Pursuit of Responsibility Playlist

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

Video

In this video, students learn how Ulysses S. Grant demonstrated responsibility during Reconstruction after the Civil War. Faced with political conflict and constitutional challenges, Grant remained committed to the rule of law and the protection of equal rights. His leadership during this pivotal period shows how civic responsibility can help preserve democratic institutions during times of national division. This video was based on an essay for In Pursuit written by General Stanley McChyrstal : www.inpursuit.org/lessons/loyalty-to-principle-is-harder-than-loyalty-to-power 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.
Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant with the text "In Pursuit of Responsibility" on a flag background.
Ulysses S. Grant After the Civil War In Pursuit Lesson
Lesson

Lesson

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.
Cartoon depicting Ulysses S. Grant at a family party, humorously addressing government issues.
Ulysses S. Grant Political Cartoon In Pursuit Primary Source
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Activity

Analyze a political cartoon depicting Ulysses S. Grant to examine how artists use symbolism, exaggeration, and satire to critique his leadership and public reputation amid corruption and controversy.
Historic photograph of Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.
Ulysses S. Grant Images In Pursuit Activity
Activity

Activity

Examine a range of images of Ulysses S. Grant to explore how visual representation influences interpretations of his character and leadership.