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Former presidents, politicians and historians honor past presidents and first ladies in essay series

Name: Former presidents, politicians and historians honor past presidents and first ladies in essay series
Uploaded: 2026-02-18T17:43:00-0500
Duration: 5 min 18 s
Description: In a new series of essays dubbed "In Pursuit," former U.S. presidents, politicians and historians are honoring past presidents and select first ladies to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation. Former National Archivist Colleen Shogan, who started the project, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

In a new series of essays dubbed "In Pursuit," former U.S. presidents, politicians and historians are honoring past presidents and select first ladies to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation. Former National Archivist Colleen Shogan, who started the project, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.