A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE STUDY ND AND MORE PERFECT
ABOUT THE SERIES
Prominent voices reflecting on the presidency.
In Pursuit is a national essay series created by More Perfect and shared in partnership with The Study. The series brings together prominent historians, writers, and civic voices to reflect on the lives, leadership, and decisions of American presidents and first ladies.
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Contributors include George W. Bush, Danielle Allen, Sharon McMahon, and others who explore the character, challenges, and historical context of those who have held the nation's highest offices.
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Through this partnership, The Study republishes selected essays and hosts virtual lectures with the authors, bringing these reflections to our community of lifelong learners.
This page serves as a home for the series — where you can explore past essays and discover upcoming programs.
CONVERSATIONS WITH THE AUTHORS
Hear directly from the historians and writers behind the essays.
As part of the partnership, The Study hosts virtual lectures with the writers of the In Pursuit essays. These discussions offer an opportunity to hear directly from the authors about the historical figures they explored and the ideas behind their work.
The conversations invite audiences into thoughtful dialogue about leadership, history, and civic life.
SERIES MODERATOR
"These conversations invite audiences into thoughtful dialogue about leadership, history, and civic life."
Colleen Shogan
Former Archivist of the United States· More Perfect
A NATIONAL HUMANITIES COLLABORATION
Bringing these conversations to communities across the country.
HUMANITIES COUNCILS
The Study serves as a liaison between More Perfect and humanities councils across the United States, helping councils access the essays, share them with their audiences, and participate in related programming.
LIBRARIES, UNIVERSITIES & CIVIC GROUPS
We welcome partnerships with libraries, universities, civic organizations, cultural institutions, and other groups interested in bringing these conversations to their communities.
Together, we hope to expand opportunities for conversation, lifelong learning, and civic reflection across the country.
PARTNER WITH US
Interested in bringing In Pursuit to your organization?
If your organization is interested in partnering on upcoming virtual conversations or learning more about the In Pursuit essay series, we invite you to complete the form below. A member of The Study team will be in touch to discuss how we can work together.
ABOUT MORE PERFECT
Strengthening democracy through storytelling, history, and civic dialogue.
More Perfect is a national initiative dedicated to strengthening American democracy through storytelling, history, and civic dialogue. The In Pursuit essay series invites readers to reflect on the individuals who have shaped the presidency — and what their stories reveal about the American experiment.