New Documentary Special and Digital Series Brings the Leadership Lessons of American Presidents and First Ladies to Life, Featuring Insights from Chief Justice John Roberts, Ken Burns, and More

Service United is a new initiative to expand civilian national service across States

At the Reagan Civility & Democracy Forum, More Perfect CEO John Bridgeland moderates a panel discussion with Bill of Rights CEO David Bobb, Stand Together’s CEO Brian Hooks, and Future Caucus’ CEO Lay

It was one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. Yet from that darkness emerged a remarkable display of light.

Bridgeland spoke to the group about democratic renewal, the challenges of our age, and how they can engage to make a difference in their careers and lives.

A $1.4 million investment will support Texas Public Radio’s growth, launching a broader effort to help public media organizations expand local reporting and strengthen long-term sustainability.

More Perfect CEO & Welcome.US Co-Chair John Bridgeland, Welcome.US CEO Nazanin Ash & NAE President Walter Kim discuss launch of Citizenship Guide campaign to welcome and support newcomers to the U.S.

While rooted in the 250th anniversary, these initiatives are meant to inspire action and reflection well beyond 2026.

C-SPAN's 'Road to the Capitol' Initiative Embeds Journalists in Battleground States, Offering Free Video Coverage to Local News Partners So Voters See and Hear Candidates Directly

We asked historians, journalists and others to identify one lesson from the legacies of the most-consequential president and first ladies. Here are four of them.

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The poll asked American adults which historical event they thought was the country’s biggest accomplishment in its 250 years.

In the past 50 years, the way we tell the story of the Revolution has become dramatically more complex. Can it still inspire us all?

"I entered thinking, of course, it would be about Obama, and I left thinking it was about us, the agency that everyday Americans have to make a difference." - John Bridgeland

The latest NBC News poll tested Americans’ feelings about broad cultural issues shaping politics on the eve of the country’s 250th birthday.

National pride, faith in major institutions and belief in the “American Dream” declined in new NBC News polling.

The passengers of Flight 93 didn’t just act with courage—they gathered information, discussed, and voted before charging the cockpit. Their example leaves the rest of us very little room for excuses.

Memorial Day was born from the ashes of the Civil War — a conflict in which Americans, for the first and only time on such a scale, took up arms against one another.

As America approaches its 250th birthday, the nation faces more than an anniversary; it faces a choice.

John Bridgeland & Governor Mitch Daniels discussing Democratic Renewal, Entrepreneurship and the 250th at the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership Conference in Indianapolis

America has always been defined not only by individual aspiration, but by common purpose

A choice is before us. This can be a moment of nostalgia or a moment of learning and renewal.

Kempthorne possessed the rarest habits in public life: attentiveness, restraint, kindness, and a deep respect for others that did not need to be announced to be felt.

This marks the first U.S. partnership for the storied French foundation and signifies an important collaboration for the future of democratic institutions.

There are moments in a nation’s life when conscience stirs and action follows—when we summon not only the power of government, but the purpose of a people.