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Integrity engenders influence much more than the spotlight does.
In Pursuit and Anita McBride use Bess Truman’s example to show that leaders don’t need to be in the public eye frequently to have a positive influence on those around them.
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Never pass the buck.
In Pursuit and Admiral Bill McRaven ponder the impossible decisions President Harry S. Truman faced during his tenure in office, informed by a determination to do what he believed was right, even in the face of widespread resistance.
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On Monday, the #LBJLibrary hosted former Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes for a conversation about his new book, “Get It Done,” his decades in Texas politics, and the state of the world today.
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What does the future of the conservative movement look like?
On Live from the LBJ Library, former Vice President @Mike_Pence discusses his new book, his vision for conservatism and his views on the Republican Party in the age of Donald Trump.
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Never pass the buck.
In Pursuit and Admiral Bill McRaven ponder the impossible decisions President Harry S. Truman faced during his tenure in office, informed by a determination to do what he believed was right, even in the face of widespread resistance.
inpursuit.org/lessons
Courage is an easier route to change than fear.
@InPursuitUSA and @HillaryClinton explore Eleanor Roosevelt’s courage and deep sense of duty to her country, which ultimately allowed her to become an incredibly impactful first lady.
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Last week at the #LBJLibrary, we welcomed Admiral William McRaven for a conversation about his new book, our rapidly changing world, and the United States’ shifting role within it.
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Today we remember Tyler Abell, who died September 19 at age 94.
A legacy that will long be remembered, Abell served first as LBJ's Assistant Postmaster General and later as Chief of Protocol, then spent years preserving Washington's history through books on prominent figures.
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From San Antonio City Hall to the President’s Cabinet, @JulianCastro’s career has taken him to the national stage.
On Live from the LBJ Library, he reflects on his path in public service, the Democratic Party today & what gives him hope for the future.
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Courage is an easier route to change than fear.
@InPursuitUSA and @HillaryClinton explore Eleanor Roosevelt’s courage and deep sense of duty to her country, which ultimately allowed her to become an incredibly impactful first lady.
inpursuit.org/lessons/in-the…
Optimism grows as you dispense it.
This week, @InPursuitUSA , @KenBurns , and Geoff Ward prove that a leader’s unwavering optimism benefits the masses, even in a time of great adversity.
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Optimism grows as you dispense it.
This week, @InPursuitUSA , @KenBurns , and Geoff Ward prove that a leader’s unwavering optimism benefits the masses, even in a time of great adversity.
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Civic leadership matters most when it isn’t performed for applause.
This week, In Pursuit and Nancy Beck Young examine Lou Henry Hoover, whose philanthropy and work towards social reform transformed the lives of many, even though it remained unpublicized.
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What gives @JulianCastro hope for America’s future?
On Live from the LBJ Library, the former San Antonio mayor & HUD secretary reflects on his uniquely American story, what today’s Democratic Party stands for & where he finds hope for our country.
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Civic leadership matters most when it isn’t performed for applause.
This week, In Pursuit and Nancy Beck Young examine Lou Henry Hoover, whose philanthropy and work towards social reform transformed the lives of many, even though it remained unpublicized.
inpursuit.org/lessons/lead-f…
A leader’s influence can last well beyond their power.
This week, In Pursuit and George Nash explore Herbert Hoover’s unprecedented role as a strong thought leader following an unsuccessful bid for reelection.
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From Ringo Starr to Bob Dylan, T Bone Burnett has spent decades at the heart of American music.
On Live from the LBJ Library, he talks Long, Long Road, the Beatles’ lasting influence, playing with Dylan & what makes American music American. Watch tonight on @AustinPBS (6 PM CT)!
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Our Chairman and CEO and ABC's Presidential Historian, Mark Updegrove, spoke about the legacy of 9/11—now 25 years ago today—with ABC this morning.
ABC News political contributor and presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses how 9/11 reshaped American life, from airport security to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Twenty-five years on, we remember 9/11—the lives lost, and a nation forever changed.
Read more about September 11th's legacy in "The Dallas Morning News" below:
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Thank you @WhiteHouseHstry for a wonderful conversation.
Read more about the year-long initiative at @InPursuitUSA and catch up on released essays today.
Our first session focused on “Teaching History Toward a More Perfect Union.” This panel was introduced by @AnitaBMcBride and moderated by @MattCostelloPhD, Chief Education Officer of @WhiteHouseHstry. This panel features @AM_Davenport Vice President for Research and Saunders Director of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, @SusanPage, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today, @AOTUS11_Shogan CEO of @InPursuitUSA, and @MarkKUpdegrove President and CEO of the LBJ Foundation of Co-Chair of In Pursuit.
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A leader’s influence can last well beyond their power.
This week, In Pursuit and George Nash explore Herbert Hoover’s unprecedented role as a strong thought leader following an unsuccessful bid for reelection.
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Authenticity builds trust when public actions match private values.
This week, In Pursuit and Colleen Shogan explore the earnest, uncontrived nature of First Lady Grace Coolidge, and what we can learn from that authenticity today.
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What makes American music American? 🎸
In part two of Live from the LBJ Library, @springsteen & Bob Santelli discuss Springsteen’s musical influences, the sounds that define American music and the @SpringsteenCAM's mission to inspire a new generation.
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What does @springsteen's music tell us about America
On Live from the LBJ Library, The Boss reflects on Born to Run, the people and stories behind his music, & how he’s used his work to explore America’s struggles while holding on to hope for its future.
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In a special interview on Live from the LBJ Library, @ringostarrmusic talks about his latest album, Long, Long Road, his lifelong love of country music & the magical connection between him, John Lennon, Paul McCartney & George Harrison.
Catch it tonight on @austinpbs at 6 PM CT.
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