Randall Jahnson

She understands why people might have reservations about this year's anniversary.

So for Adrienne, the thing worth celebrating is the fact that we as a country are still striving to figure it out, despite the divisions, obstacles, and setbacks over the years.

In the lead-up to the 250th anniversary, the museum has a special exhibit called The Declaration's Journey.

And the part that Adrienne likes the most is right when you walk in.

It's the chair they believe Thomas Jefferson used when he was authoring the Declaration of Independence.

the letter in which MLK famously references the Declaration of Independence in connection to the Black youth that were conducting peaceful sit-ins at white-only establishments.

He wrote that they were bringing back, quote, those great wells of democracy.

A history remix.

Which is exactly what we'll be doing with this limited-run series, America in Pursuit.

Each week, we'll bring you stories from ThruLine's archives, only they'll be shorter and, like any good remix, framed in a different context to help you understand the arc of American history since the Declaration was signed and the many ways people have pursued life, liberty, and happiness.

Reframing ones you might think you already know.

Join us every Tuesday for America in Pursuit, your weekly guide to 250 years of American history.