Discover America's Greatest Lessons

We’re debriefing the first 250 years of the American experiment to uncover the insight and courage needed for our future.
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History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future.
Robert Penn Warren

The project will kick off with the most insightful students of the American experiment.

These Americans will cross divides in politics, culture, and expertise, shedding surprising new light on the stories at the heart of who we are.
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And deepen the archive's national resonance.

Through co-creation with the American people, expanded archive functionality, and increased presence, lessons will deepen their cultural resonance.
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We'll meet the people where they are.

Lessons will be distributed through high-leverage partnerships such as Substack, iCivics, and more to add real value to the lives of Americans.
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It all starts with the lesson.

The lesson is the central innovation at the heart of In Pursuit – a timeless and unforgettable takeaway accompanied by brief historical context.
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What lesson do you think matters most as we prepare for America's next chapter?
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