Topic: 250 Years Ago: The Founders’ Virtues That Built Our Republic
When: Tuesday 10/28/2025 at 2:00 pm ET
Washington answered the call of duty; Jefferson had the gift of the persuasive pen. Each founder had certain character traits that contributed to the miraculous formation of our Republic. What were these virtues and what can we learn from them?
Join us this week as we continue our series celebrating 250th milestones of our country, with a deep dive into the character traits of the founders who secured our freedom. Joining us E. Pluribus Unum radio show host and historian Dr. Jennifer London, author of the book “Profiles in Character: Sixteen Americans and the Traits That Defined Them.”
Bring your students to listen to this impactful episode as we discuss the qualities that define strong leadership and the character traits of our founders that will inspire the next generation of great American leaders.
Constitutional Chats are hosted by Janine Turner, Cathy Gillespie, student ambassadors, and experts who join us weekly to discuss hot-topic issues! The audience is not on camera, but you may ask questions!
Meet the Guest
Dr. Jennifer London
Dr. Jennifer London holds a PhD in psychology from The Ohio State University and postdoctoral training in marketing from the University of Pittsburgh. She has led strategic planning, business development, and market evaluation for organizations ranging from small firms to Fortune 100 corporations. Her career includes senior roles at Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and CACI International, where her work contributed to multimillion-dollar growth and acquisitions. Dr. London co-authored four books with her late husband, Dr. J. Phillip London, chronicling leadership, character, and CACI’s transformation into a $5.6 billion global enterprise. A thought leader, she has been featured on Fox Business and addressed senior military audiences. She serves on boards including the Navy League, U.S. Navy League Foundation, and George Mason University Foundation. Dr. London also champions education and national security initiatives, including awards and programs at the U.S. Naval Academy.