Colleen Shogan: We call it the American experiment, and
over the last 250 years, we've learned a lot about what's
worked and what hasn't. From George Washington's willingness
to give up power to Mary Lincoln's fight for her own
independence, Americans have aspired to the highest ideals
and sometimes fallen short of them. So what can we learn from
Americans' quest to form a more perfect union? I'm Colleen
Shogan, the 11th Archivist of the United States, and this is
In Pursuit, a podcast exploring lessons from America's past to
write the history of America's future. This season, I'm joined
by leading historians, authors, and public servants as we
examine the challenges, decisions and defining moments
faced by America's presidents and first ladies. Join us as we
uncover the stories that shape the nation and the lessons that
still matter today. In Pursuit with Colleen Shogan premiering
April 7th, wherever you get your podcasts, brought to you by PRX.