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In this video, students learn how Grace Coolidge demonstrated respect through her public service, advocacy, and personal example. As First Lady, she welcomed visitors to the White House, championed educational opportunities, and promoted accessibility for people with disabilities. Her kindness, authenticity, and commitment to treating others with dignity helped her connect with Americans across the country.
This video was based on an essay for In Pursuit written by Colleen Shogan.
Check out this video and other free teaching resources on BRI or In Pursuit websites at billofrightsinstitute.org/bri-x-in-pursuit or inpursuit.org/educators.
This video was made in conjunction with In Pursuit. In Pursuit is a landmark initiative of More Perfect, a bipartisan alliance of 44 Presidential Centers, National Archives Foundation, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Karsh Institute for Democracy at the University of Virginia, and more than 100 organizations working together to protect and renew our democracy as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and beyond.
00:00 Introduction: Grace Coolidge's Legacy as First Lady
00:00:39 Grace Coolidge's Warm Leadership Style
00:00:50 Opening the White House to the American People
00:01:18 Authenticity and Civic Virtue in the Roaring Twenties
00:01:55 Grace Coolidge's Passion for Education and Accessibility
00:02:21 Helen Keller, Inclusion, and White House Hospitality
00:02:50 Grace Coolidge's Strength Through Personal Tragedy
00:03:26 Rebecca the White House Raccoon and Public Life
00:03:51 Why Grace Coolidge's Legacy Still Inspires
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In this video, students learn how Grace Coolidge demonstrated respect through her public service, advocacy, and personal example. As First Lady, she welcomed visitors to the White House, championed educational opportunities, and promoted accessibility for people with disabilities. Her kindness, authenticity, and commitment to treating others with dignity helped her connect with Americans across the country.
This video was based on an essay for In Pursuit written by Colleen Shogan.
Check out this video and other free teaching resources on BRI or In Pursuit websites at billofrightsinstitute.org/bri-x-in-pursuit or inpursuit.org/educators.
This video was made in conjunction with In Pursuit. In Pursuit is a landmark initiative of More Perfect, a bipartisan alliance of 44 Presidential Centers, National Archives Foundation, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Karsh Institute for Democracy at the University of Virginia, and more than 100 organizations working together to protect and renew our democracy as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and beyond.
00:00 Introduction: Grace Coolidge's Legacy as First Lady
00:00:39 Grace Coolidge's Warm Leadership Style
00:00:50 Opening the White House to the American People
00:01:18 Authenticity and Civic Virtue in the Roaring Twenties
00:01:55 Grace Coolidge's Passion for Education and Accessibility
00:02:21 Helen Keller, Inclusion, and White House Hospitality
00:02:50 Grace Coolidge's Strength Through Personal Tragedy
00:03:26 Rebecca the White House Raccoon and Public Life
00:03:51 Why Grace Coolidge's Legacy Still Inspires
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About the Bill of Rights Institute:
Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide.
Official Site: billofrightsinstitute.org
Facebook: / billofrightsinstitute
Twitter: / brinstitute
Instagram: / brinstitute
BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page:
billofrightsinstitute.org/new...
