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Historian and author Alexis Coe reflects on the life and legacy of John Kennedy, America's 35th president (1961-63). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian Alexis Coe on President John Kennedy

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Haiti's Role in the American Revolution

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Michelle Obama on First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy

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Air Force Concert Band on Capitol Steps

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The Making of the U.S. Constitution

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Washington's Sullivan Expedition of 1779

C-SPAN tours George Washington's Mount Vernon's new exhibition on the life and legacy of the first president.

C-SPAN Tours Mount Vernon George Washington - A Revolutionary Life Exhibit

Scholars discuss the 18th-century Spanish Empire and how it impacted the start of a democratic United States of America. The event is hosted by Daughters of the American Revolution and the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute.

Spain's Role in the American Revolution

George Washington's Mount Vernon unveils its new exhibition on the life and legacy of the first president.

Mount Vernon George Washington - A Revolutionary Life Exhibit Ribbon Cutting

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For America's 250th anniversary, the National Academy of Sciences gathers leaders in research and technology to discuss the history of American innovation and what the next 250 years might bring.

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