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US Launches “In Pursuit” Series Profiling 43 Presidents

8/8/2026

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United States launched In Pursuit series, curated by Colleen Shogan, who was fired by President Donald Trump in February 2025.
The series will profile 43 presidents—excluding Joe Biden and Donald Trump—and ladies, publishing December 2026.
George W. Bush opened the project on Presidents Day with an essay praising George Washington’s relinquishment of power.
Stanley McChrystal warned that personal loyalty should not outweigh constitutional law.
John Roberts contributed an essay on Taft, while PBS will air a documentary in October 2026.

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United States launched In Pursuit series, curated by Colleen Shogan, who was fired by President Donald Trump in February 2025.
The series will profile 43 presidents—excluding Joe Biden and Donald Trump—and ladies, publishing December 2026.
George W. Bush opened the project on Presidents Day with an essay praising George Washington’s relinquishment of power.
Stanley McChrystal warned that personal loyalty should not outweigh constitutional law.
John Roberts contributed an essay on Taft, while PBS will air a documentary in October 2026.