In Pursuit of Happiness with Judy Woodruff
Jun 29, 2026 · 1 min · 1 segments
Join PBS News' Judy Woodruff on a limited six-episode journey this summer as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. She'll explore the stories behind the milestones of American history and look…
Judy WoodruffHost
For 250 years, Americans have debated what it means to pursue happiness, the freedom to build a meaningful life and to shape the country's future.
In this series, we'll explore some of the people, ideas, music, myths and cultural forces that have shaped America and how that history still influences the way Americans see themselves and each other today.
I'm Judy Woodruff, and welcome to our new limited series, In Pursuit of Happiness, part of our reporting project, Crossroads, America at 250.
For 250 years, Americans have debated what it means to pursue happiness, the freedom to build a meaningful life and to shape the country's future.
In this series, we'll explore some of the people, ideas, music, myths and cultural forces that have shaped America and how that history still influences the way Americans see themselves and each other today.
I'm Judy Woodruff, and welcome to our new limited series, In Pursuit of Happiness, part of our reporting project, Crossroads, America at 250.
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