American History
In Pursuit–Version 2
The phrase “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” is, I believe, one of the few portions of the Declaration of Independence that most Americans can recite from memory.[1] It is no surprise that two groups have chosen “In Pursuit” as the title for history-based projects For America 250. I reviewed one of those projects…
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In Pursuit–Version 1
I only found out about a wonderful documentary series titled In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America because the show’s writer and co-producer, Nathaniel Popkin, was dogged about tracking me down via email.[1] I am so glad he did. The ten-episode series uses the specifics of Philadelphia’s story to explore the broader story of…
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From the Archives: Running From Bondage: A Q & A with Dr. Karen Cook
As Juneteenth and America 250 intersect, I’m returning to a book and an interview that led me to think about the American Revolution from the perspective of enslaved women perspective. It changed some of the ways I thought about the freedom, slavery, and the formation of my country. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸. 🇺🇸. 🇺🇸 It is…
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