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Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and historian Geoff Ward reflect on the life and legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt (1933-45). Their essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

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Ken Burns & Historian Geoff Ward on President Franklin Roosevelt

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1933-45). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned by the organization More Perfect to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Hillary Clinton on First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

Historian and Herbert Hoover biographer George Nash reflects on the life and legacy of America's 31st president (1929-33). His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Historian & Author George Nash on President Herbert Hoover

Finalists for the 2026 George Washington Prize discuss their books on the nation's founding era at an event held at George Washington's Mount Vernon in Virginia.

Finalists for 2026 George Washington Prize

Historian and author Nancy Beck Young reflects on the life and legacy of First Lady Lou Hoover (1929-33). Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned by the organization More Perfect to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Author Nancy Beck Young on First Lady Lou Hoover

C-SPAN tours Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel in New York, the congregants of which played a significant role during the American Revolution.

St. Paul's Chapel New York's Role on 9/11

Author Stephanie Green discusses the story of Prince William of Wales's American ancestors including those who participated in the American Revolution.

Stephanie Green, American Crown

Curator Abeer Saha walks C-SPAN's American History TV through an exhibition of more than 30 iconic objects brought together to explore the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C.

Smithsonian Castle American Aspirations Exhibit Tour

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