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Eisenhower & the Holocaust Lunch & Learn

SKenner — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:47:11 +0000

The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.Event CityAbilene, KSVenueEisenhower Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Lecture Presidential Libraries Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

Guest speaker: Jason Lantzer, Ph.D.

The 2025 programming season is dedicated to our nation’s veterans. The Eisenhower Museum was originally founded as a tribute to WWII veterans. Join us as we continue to uphold the legacy of honoring those who served. These programs are all made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.

ThumbnailCancelledThursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmAddress (Optional)Library Building, indoor courtyard 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, KS 67410

From Saigon to Service: One Refugee's Story of Gratitude and Giving Back

amantakounis — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:24:46 +0000

From fleeing Vietnam as a young refugee to orchestrating Afghan evacuations four decades later, France Hoang's life embodies the American dream and the enduring spirit of service.Event CityGrand Rapids, MIVenueGerald R. Ford Presidential MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Lecture Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkRegister for the in-person program hereFull Description

From fleeing Vietnam as a young refugee to orchestrating Afghan evacuations four decades later, France Hoang's life embodies the American dream and the enduring spirit of service. In this powerful presentation, Hoang shares his extraordinary journey: arriving in America as a child refugee, attending West Point, serving in a warzone, advising at the White House, and ultimately coming full circle to help evacuate Afghan allies during America's withdrawal. His story is not just a testament to personal perseverance, but a living example of how America's promise of opportunity can transform lives across generations.

Join us at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum as Hoang explores powerful lessons about gratitude, duty, and the ripple effects of compassion. His journey stands as a living testament to President Ford's courageous leadership during Operation New Life, which welcomed over 130,000 Vietnamese refugees to America's shores. Through Hoang's remarkable story, we see how President Ford's bold humanitarian decision continues to bear fruit today, creating ripples of positive change that span generations and continents.

CancelledThursday, April 24, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pmAddress (Optional)303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Conversation with the Author: Eisenhower & The Holocaust

SKenner — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:37:29 +0000

Conversation with author Jason Lantzer discussing his newly published book titled "Eisenhower & the Holocaust: A History."Event CityOnlineVenueEisenhower Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Author Events & Book Signings Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum For Researchers For Teachers Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkFull Description

Guest speaker: Jason Lantzer, Ph.D

Reception and book signing to follow.

ThumbnailCancelledThursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:30pmAddress (Optional)Visitors Center Auditorium 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, Kansa 67410

WILD ABOUT HARRY

amichel-whitley — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:05:58 +0000

WILD ABOUT HARRY!, the premier fundraising event benefiting Harry S. Truman’s presidential library and legacy.Event CityKansas City, MOVenueKansas City Marriott Downtown (Muehlebach Tower, Imperial Ballroom) Feature EventTopics (Libraries)Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum Presidential LibrariesFeature ImageRegister LinkINFORMATIONFull Description

5:30 PM |  PRIVATE SPONSORS’ RECEPTION
6:15 PM |  SOCIAL HOUR
7:00 PM |  DINNER & PROGRAM

Muehlebach Tower ★ Kansas City Marriott Downtown
1213 Wyandotte, Kansas City, Missouri

JOIN US for Wild About Harry, the premier event celebrating and advancing Harry S. Truman’s presidential legacy and library.

Step inside The White House with The West Wing cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, co-authors of the 2024 best-seller What’s Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service. You’ll enjoy a backstage pass not only to the hit TV series but also President Truman’s West Wing—and a celebration of his legacy of service, honor, integrity and leadership. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award to The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius.

Be part of this unforgettable evening celebrating unity, courageous leadership, American democracy, and the enduring legacy of President Harry S. Truman. All guests will enjoy a sparkling social hour, craft cocktails, an open bar, live music, our vintage Truman photo booth, and a chef-curated three-course dinner with wine—all while raising vital funds for nationally recognized education programs, historical research and world-class museum exhibits at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum.

Plan now to be part of this WILD-ly popular event. Your support opens the doors for tens of thousands of students and teachers each year. These students count on the civics and history programs at the Truman Library, just as America is counting on their service and leadership in the years to come.

Whether you love history, love Harry, or just love a great party, you won’t want to miss Wild About Harry!

Sponsorship packages are available now. Single tickets, if available, will go on sale March 1.

ThumbnailCancelledThursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pmAddress (Optional)200 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64105

An Afternoon with Clifton Truman Daniel

amichel-whitley — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:12:59 +0000

Join us for an hour of stories from President Harry S. Truman's oldest grandson.Event CityIndependence, MOVenueHarry S. Truman Presidential Library & MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkREGISTRATIONFull Description

This event is presented in conjunction with the Fort Osage Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. It is free and open to the public, but does not include Museum admission.

1:00 - 1:30 PM Reception

1:30 - 2:30 PM Program in the Auditorium

About Clifton Truman Daniel:

Clifton Truman Daniel is the oldest grandson of President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess. He is the son of author Margaret Truman and former New York Times Managing Editor E. Clifton Daniel Jr. Mr. Daniel is honorary chairman of the board of the Truman Library Institute, nonprofit partner of the Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, MO, board secretary of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, and vice president of the Society of Presidential Descendants. He is the author of Growing Up With My Grandfather: Memories of Harry S. Truman and Dear Harry, Love Bess: Bess Truman’s Letters to Harry Truman, 1919-1943. He is currently portraying his grandfather in the one-man stage show, Give ‘Em Hell Harry, as well as writing and lecturing on the Truman presidency.

ThumbnailCancelledSaturday, April 26, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pmAddress (Optional)500 W. US. Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64050

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

amichel-whitley — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:19:07 +0000

All active volunteers are invited to attend this annual recognition lunch.Event CityIndependence, MOVenueHarry S. Truman Library & MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and MuseumRegister LinkREGISTRATIONFull Description

In honor of National Volunteer Month, the Truman Library would like to recognize its active volunteers who serve the public as greeters, docents, with special events, and in the archives department.

ThumbnailCancelledTuesday, April 29, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:30pmAddress (Optional)500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64116

The Vietnam War After Fifty Years: How to Think About Its Legacy and Meaning

amantakounis — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:58:05 +0000

It’s been fifty years since the guns fell silent on the battlefields of Vietnam. How should we think about the war’s origins, escalation, and ultimate resolution?Event CityAnn Arbor, MIVenueGerald R. Ford Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Lecture Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkRegister for the in-person program hereFull Description

It’s been fifty years since the guns fell silent on the battlefields of Vietnam. How should we think about the War’s origins, escalation, and ultimate resolution? And what of the struggle’s aftereffects, and its continued resonance in U.S. politics and society today? Join us as Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Fredrik Logevall takes a fresh look at the War and its legacy.

Watch the program on Zoom here.

Webcast LinkWatch the program on Zoom hereCancelledTuesday, April 29, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pmAddress (Optional)1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

The Vietnam War After Fifty Years: How to Think About Its Legacy and Meaning

amantakounis — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:04:30 +0000

It’s been fifty years since the guns fell silent on the battlefields of Vietnam. How should we think about the war’s origins, escalation, and ultimate resolution?Event CityGrand Rapids, MIVenueGerald R. Ford Presidential MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Lecture Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkRegister for the in-person program hereFull Description

CancelledWednesday, April 30, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pmAddress (Optional)303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Give 'Em Hell 5K

amichel-whitley — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:32:05 +0000

Give ‘em Hell 5k in celebration of President Harry S. Truman’s 141 birthday!Event CityIndependence, MOVenueHarry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum Feature EventTopics (Libraries)Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and MuseumRegister LinkREGISTRATIONFull Description

Saturday, May 3, 2025

10:00 am to 1:00 pm Pick up race packets at Self-Propelled Fitness, 109 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050.

Sunday, May 4, 2025

7:00 am Volunteer and participant check-in begins

7:50 am Participants begin to line up

8:00 am Race begins

10:30 am Awards

CancelledSunday, May 4, 2025 - 8:00am to 11:00amAddress (Optional)500 W. US. Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64050

"Spell Freedom," a Conversation with author Elaine Weiss

nrocchio — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:50:19 +0000

Author Elaine Weiss will discuss her new book, "Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools that Built the Civil Rights Movement." It focuses on the early efforts of the 20th century struggle for voting rights.Event CityLittle Rock, ARVenueWilliam J. Clinton Presidential Library and MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Presidential Libraries William J. Clinton Presidential Library and MuseumRegister LinkRegisterFull Description

The Clinton Presidential Center Presents a conversation with author Elaine Weiss about her new book, “Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools that Built the Civil Rights Movement.” Her newest work continues her exploration of the untold stories in American history. In “Spell Freedom,” Weiss takes readers deep into the mid 20th Century civil rights movement, offering a new perspective on events – from the grassroots up – and introducing a new cadre of American heroines and heroes, black and white, whose names may not be familiar, but whose courage changed our nation. The Clinton Presidential Center Presents series is a collaborative effort with the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, the Clinton Foundation, and the Clinton School of Public Service.

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US Naturalization Test: Preparation for 100 Civics Questions

amichel-whitley — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:22:39 +0000

A 6-week study course for the US Naturalization test.Event CityOnlineVenueHarry S. Truman Library & MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Civics Declaration250 Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum WorkshopRegister LinkREGISTRATIONFull Description

This 6-week course is designed to give you a better understanding of the questions and answers that are provided online by USCIS for the US Naturalization test. We will provide some historical background by sharing US historical records from the ��˹��ֳ�.

We will not provide any other information or assistance regarding the citizenship process. This is not a guarantee that you will pass the test.

The 6-week course will meet via Zoom every Tuesday from May 6 to June 10, 2025.

ThumbnailCancelledTuesday, May 6, 2025 - 6:00pmTuesday, June 10, 2025 - 6:00pmAddress (Optional)500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64050

Commemoration of Harry S. Truman's 141st birthday

amichel-whitley — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 01:43:11 +0000

Commemoration of Harry S. Truman's 141st birthday. Event CityOnlineVenueHarry S. Truman Library & MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and MuseumFeature ImageRegister LinkREGISTRATIONFull Description

9:00 am Wreath Laying Ceremony

10:00 am American Legion Wreath Laying Ceremony

Free Museum Admission all day.

CancelledThursday, May 8, 2025 - 9:00am to 11:00amAddress (Optional)500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64050

50 Years after Saigon: Vietnamese Stories of a New Home

amantakounis — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:22:24 +0000

Commemoration to Feature Steve Ford, Thuy Williams, and Members of the Grand Rapids Vietnamese CommunityEvent CityGrand Rapids, MIVenueGerald R. Ford Presidential MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Musical Performance Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkRegister hereFull Description

It’s been 50 years since the fall of Saigon and the end of American involvement in the Vietnam War. One of the most notable outcomes of the fall of Saigon was the welcoming of our allies in Vietnam to find refuge and home here in the U.S.

Operation Babylift, President Ford’s initiative that evacuated thousands of South Vietnamese children from the country as northern forces took over was the first effort in April 1975. One month later Gerald Ford asked the nation to open its doors to refugees that included families and other allies. In Grand Rapids, the local religious, education and political communities embraced this charge from Gerald Ford. Fifty years later, those refugees continue to build a vibrant and contributing community.

Join us as we commemorate the new lives many Vietnamese were able to forge since April 1975 – around the world, across the nation, and even here in West Michigan.

President and Betty Ford’s son, Steve Ford, will take the stage during the program. Operation Babylift is one of Steve’s favorite legacies of his father; he is pleased to be welcoming to the stage Vietnamese adoptee Thuy Williams, an Operation Babylift evacuee who grew up in Portland, Oregon.

Following Thuy, local Vietnamese American panelists will share their stories of building community in West Michigan. Panelists will include:

Lệ Trần

Father Peter Vũ

Alice Kennedy

Duyên Bùi

A current East Kentwood High student

Attendees will also be treated to a musical performance from Vietnamese American singers:

Ánh Trần

Khoa Mai

Thu-Hương Nguyễn

Cường Lương

Space is limited and registration is encouraged.

ThumbnailCancelledFriday, May 9, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pmAddress (Optional)303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Revealing Ties to Espionage in the Office of Strategic Services Records

MRYAN — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:26:35 +0000

Learn about the Office of Strategic Services, the predecessor of the Central Intelligence Agency, and how you can use the records to track down a relative who was in the OSS.Event CityOnlineVenue��˹��ֳ�Feature EventTopics (Libraries)For Researchers Genealogy Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

Have you uncovered clues that your family member may have been a spy for the federal government? This session will provide a brief history of the Office of Strategic Services (1942–47), which is the predecessor of the Central Intelligence Agency, and an overview of the finding aids and records available at the ��˹��ֳ� at College Park to determine if your relative was part of the vast web of spies, informants, or other clandestine agents acting on behalf of the United States.

Audience skill level: beginner

Learn more about this program and the Genealogy Series in May and June 2025.

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Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator

nrocchio — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:55:05 +0000

This free program allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display. "What Does an Archivist Do? is the theme for April.Event CityLittle Rock, ARVenueWilliam J. Clinton Presidential Library and MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Presidential Libraries William J. Clinton Presidential Library and MuseumRegister LinkFull Description

Have you ever wondered what an archivist is or what they do? Join us for Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator and we'll explain just what an archivist does. We'll also talk about what's in the blue boxes in the museum and answer any questions you might have about Presidential libraries. The program is free with museum admission and allows visitors to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum to view documents, photos, videos, and objects that aren’t normally on display.

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Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator

nrocchio — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:54:49 +0000

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Voting Rights, the Constitution, and Representative Government (Grades 6-8)

nrocchio — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:26:08 +0000

Register your middle school students for a special webinar presentation of Voting Rights, the Constitution, and Representative Government with the ��˹��ֳ�!Event CityOnlineVenueNational Archived Education ProgramFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Civics For Kids & Families ��˹��ֳ� EducationRegister LinkRegisterFull Description

Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, and legislation, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States and its impact on representative government. Additional primary source documents from the ��˹��ֳ�, including photographs and political cartoons, will enhance student understanding of the ways in which contemporary events and public civic engagement influence their lives today.

After registering, you will receive the Zoom connection information via email the week of the event. Participants’ cameras and microphones will be off and participant comments will be shared only with presenters to ensure a student-friendly environment. Registration will close the morning of the event.

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From the Territory of Montana to the Republic of Vietnam: Researching Native American Veterans in the ��˹��ֳ�, 1881–1966

MRYAN — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:32:42 +0000

Explore how ��˹��ֳ� records can be used to reconstruct their lives and service, using case studies from the Indian Wars, World War II, and the Vietnam Conflict.Event CityOnlineVenue��˹��ֳ�Feature EventTopics (Libraries)For Researchers Genealogy Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

Native Americans have a long and distinguished history of service in the United States Armed Forces. Using a host of records from across ��˹��ֳ� facilities, this talk will explore how ��˹��ֳ� records can be used to reconstruct their lives and service, using case studies from the Indian Wars, World War II, and the Vietnam Conflict.

Audience skill level: experienced (all are welcome!)

Learn more about this program and the Genealogy Series in May and June 2025.

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The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3-5)

nrocchio — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:28:21 +0000

Register your elementary students for a webinar presentation of The Constitution and Our Community with the ��˹��ֳ�!Event CityOnlineVenue��˹��ֳ� Education ProgramFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Civics For Kids & Families ��˹��ֳ� EducationRegister LinkRegisterFull Description

During this program, students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives.

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"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" Documentary Viewing

amantakounis — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:00:30 +0000

"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" is a documentary that tells the remarkable stories behind one of the most iconic Pulitzer Prize winning photos in history and explores the continuing aftershocks of the Vietnam War.Event CityAnn Arbor, MIVenueGerald R. Ford Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Films Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkRegister hereFull Description

"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" is a short documentary that tells the remarkable stories behind one of the most iconic photos in history, while acting as a portal into the “varied carols,” to borrow from Walt Whitman, of trauma and the American journey. This is the first documentary, from a Vietnamese born filmmaker that explores the continuing aftershocks of the Vietnam War from the perspectives of both sides of the war: North Vietnamese and South Vietnamese including Vietnamese Americans alive today. The story is told through the iconic Pulitzer winning photo of General Loan shooting a Vietcong, Captain Nguyen Van Lem in the head, two days after the 1968 Tet Offensive.

A discussion and audience Q&A will follow the film.

CancelledWednesday, May 21, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pmAddress (Optional)1000 Beal Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

May Lunch & Learn

SKenner — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:53:36 +0000

The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.Event CityAbilene, KSVenueEisenhower Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Presidential Libraries Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

ThumbnailCancelledThursday, May 22, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmAddress (Optional)Library Building, indoor courtyard 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, KS 67410

"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" Documentary Viewing

amantakounis — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:02:31 +0000

"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" is a documentary that tells the remarkable stories behind one of the most iconic Pulitzer Prize winning photos in history and explores the continuing aftershocks of the Vietnam War.Event CityGrand Rapids, MIVenueGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Feature EventTopics (Libraries)Films Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkRegister hereFull Description

A discussion and audience Q&A will follow the film.

CancelledThursday, May 22, 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pmAddress (Optional)303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Memorial Day at the Truman Library

amichel-whitley — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:49:39 +0000

Memorial Day SaluteEvent CityIndependence, MOVenueHarry S. Truman Library & MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and MuseumRegister LinkREGISTRATIONFull Description

Honoring those who died while serving in the US military. Free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families.

9:00 am Museum Opens

11:00 am Memorial Day Salute

5:00 pm Museum Closes

ThumbnailCancelledMonday, May 26, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pmAddress (Optional)500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64050

National Moment of Remembrance and Taps

amichel-whitley — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:59:17 +0000

Bring your musical instrument to play Taps following a moment of silence.Event CityIndependence, MOVenueHarry S. Truman Library & Museum Feature EventTopics (Libraries)Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum Musical PerformanceRegister LinkREGISTRATIONFull Description

This Memorial Day, bring your musical instrument to pay tribute to those who have died while serving in the US military. Musicians of all ages, skill levels and instruments are welcome. Musician check-in will begin at 2:30 pm with Taps being played by all participating musicians at 3:01 pm (after a moment of silence).

About the National Moment of Remembrance Act, signed by former President Bill Clinton on December 28, 2000:

The National Moment of Remembrance program was established to remind Americans of the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces as well as others who have died as a result of service to this nation. Americans around the world should pause and remember these heroes in a symbolic act of unity.

ThumbnailCancelledMonday, May 26, 2025 - 3:00pmAddress (Optional)500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64050

Opening Reception for Jazz KC Portraits by Dan White

amichel-whitley — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:58:07 +0000

"Jazz KC Portraits" will showcase stunning photographs by Dan White of iconic jazz musicians who have shaped the rich cultural tapestry of the city. Event CityIndependence, MOVenueHarry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum Feature EventTopics (Libraries)Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and MuseumRegister LinkFull Description

“Jazz KC Portraits” will showcase stunning photographs by Dan White of iconic jazz musicians who have shaped the rich cultural tapestry of the city. Through these images, visitors will embark on a visual and aural journey, exploring the rhythm, soul, and passion that define the essence of Kansas City jazz.

The exhibition will feature a curated collection of 50 beautifully framed photographic portraits made during two decades (1987-2006), as well as new photographs of up-and-coming artists, created specifically for this exhibition. Additionally, there are nine banners (24x36 inches) presenting anecdotes taken from interviews of several of the artists. Each image will offer a glimpse into the lives and artistry of the musicians who have made, and are making, significant contributions to the genre.

Registration for the reception will open soon.

CancelledWednesday, May 28, 2025 - 5:30pm to 7:00pmAddress (Optional)500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64050

Exhibition Closing - The Nature of the Man: Landscapes from the Childhood of Jimmy Carter by John L. Cleaveland, Jr.

ecurl — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:31:29 +0000

December 14, 2024 - May 31, 2025Event CityAtlanta, GAVenueJimmy Carter Presidential Library and MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and MuseumRegister LinkFull Description

The Nature of the Man:
Landscapes from the Childhood of Jimmy Carter by John L. Cleaveland, Jr.
Inspired by Carter’s memoir An Hour Before Daylight

Twenty-one paintings of places that were part of the visual world of Jimmy Carter’s childhood in rural Sumter County, Georgia. This exhibition brings the viewer to places that were part of the environment that shaped Carter’s childhood and tied his roots to the land – land that became the foundation for a way of life.

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Washington, DC, Law and Order: Cops and Robbers, 1861–1991

MRYAN — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:37:10 +0000

Find out what may be found in the Metropolitan Police’s Personnel Case Files and the Index to Criminal Cases and Dockets and how to use that in your own research.Event CityOnlineVenue��˹��ֳ�Feature EventTopics (Libraries)For Researchers Genealogy Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

Discover how troublemakers—and those who pursue them—can leave a record behind them. This presentation will highlight what may be found in the Metropolitan Police’s Personnel Case Files and the Index (Record Group 351) to Criminal Cases and Dockets (Record Group 21). Other DC police and criminal records, including basic strategies for locating FBI records, will be briefly addressed.

Audience skill level: beginner to experienced (all are welcome!)

Learn more about this program and the Genealogy Series in May and June 2025.

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Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert

SKenner — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:30:59 +0000

Annual D-Day Commemoration ConcertEvent CityAbilene, KSVenueEisenhower Presidential Library and MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum For Kids & Families Musical Performance Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkFull Description

Commemorate D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on our beautiful campus grounds. This annual concert is held the first Saturday in June in partnership with the Salina Symphony and Eisenhower Foundation. Plus, free museum admission all day!

Presenting sponsors:

Community Foundation of Dickinson County
Marshall Motors
Friends of the Eisenhower Foundation

(Rain date: Sunday, June 8)

Now accepting food vendor applications!

ThumbnailCancelledSaturday, June 7, 2025 - 4:00pm to 9:00pmAddress (Optional)200 SE 4th Street, Abilene Kansas 67410

US Naturalization Test: Preparation for 100 Civics Questions

amichel-whitley — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:22:39 +0000

We will not provide any other information or assistance regarding the citizenship process. This is not a guarantee that you will pass the test.

The 6-week course will meet via Zoom every Tuesday from May 6 to June 10, 2025.

ThumbnailCancelledTuesday, May 6, 2025 - 6:00pmTuesday, June 10, 2025 - 6:00pmAddress (Optional)500 W. US Hwy. 24, Independence, MO 64050

Save Your Family Treasures: Disaster Preparedness and Response for Family Collections

MRYAN — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:41:01 +0000

Learn what you can do ahead of time to plan for emergencies and minimize risk to your family heirlooms as well as what to expect to do to salvage damaged items after a disaster.Event CityOnlineVenue��˹��ֳ�Feature EventTopics (Libraries)For Researchers Genealogy Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkReserve a SeatFull Description

Fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes are scary scenarios for those who treasure and maintain their family history. Learn what you can do ahead of time to plan for emergencies and minimize risk to your family heirlooms as well as what to expect to do to salvage damaged items after a disaster. The presentation will also cover how the ��˹��ֳ� works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of the Interior to help people through the Save Your Family Treasures program.

Audience skill level: beginner to experienced (all are welcome!)

Learn more about this program and the Genealogy Series in May and June 2025.

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Director's Screening of Running Towards the Fire: A War Correspondent's Story

SKenner — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:38:35 +0000

Mark the Army's 250th birthday and meet the producer of an award-winning documentary about the heroic sacrifices of American and Allied troops in the Normandy invasion.Event CityAbilene, KSVenueEisenhower Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Films Presidential LibrariesRegister LinkFull Description

Award-Winning Film Screening with Producer Barney McCoy

Running Towards the Fire: A War Correspondent's Story

Special | 56m 28s

Journalist Robert Reuben was 25 years old working as a Reuters News correspondent witnessing the invasion of Normandy during WWII. Omaha, Nebraska born Robert Reuben was 25 years old and witnessing combat for the first time in his life as a Reuters News correspondent during WWII. He parachuted with the U.S. Airborne during the Normandy invasion. He was the first journalist to land in Normandy.

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Researching Immigrant Ancestors: Alien Registration (AR-2) Forms

MRYAN — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:44:49 +0000

Learn about Alien Registration Forms, discover online search methods to determine whether records are available at the ��˹��ֳ�, and gain the skills to successfully place a request.Event CityOnlineVenue��˹��ֳ�Feature EventTopics (Libraries)For Researchers Genealogy Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

Alien Registration (AR-2) Forms were utilized from 1940 to 1944 in response to the 1940 Alien Registration Act, which required all immigrants aged 14 and up to register their noncitizen status with the federal government and be assigned an Alien Registration Number (A-Number). Participants in this session will learn who should have an AR-2, discover online search methods to determine whether records are available at the ��˹��ֳ�, and gain the skills to successfully place a request.

Audience skill level: experienced (all are welcome!)

Learn more about this program and the Genealogy Series in May and June 2025.

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June Lunch & Learn

SKenner — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:56:03 +0000

The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.Event CityAbilene, KSVenueEisenhower Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Presidential Libraries Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

ThumbnailCancelledThursday, June 26, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmAddress (Optional)Library Building, indoor courtyard 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, KS 67410

July Lunch & Learn

SKenner — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:58:35 +0000

The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.Event CityAbilene, KSVenueEisenhower Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Presidential Libraries Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

ThumbnailCancelledThursday, July 24, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmAddress (Optional)Library Building, indoor courtyard 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, KS 67410

August Lunch & Learn

SKenner — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:00:42 +0000

The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.Event CityAbilene, KSVenueEisenhower Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Presidential Libraries Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

ThumbnailCancelledThursday, August 28, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmAddress (Optional)Library Building, indoor courtyard 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, KS 67410

Special Exhibit Closing: Dead Sea Scrolls

nrocchio — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:46:37 +0000

Journey through time to explore one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, returning to the U.S. after nearly a decadeEvent CitySimi Valley, CAVenueRonald Reagan Presidential Library and MuseumFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Presidential Libraries Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and MuseumRegister LinkFull Description

Journey through time to explore one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, returning to the U.S. after nearly a decade.

In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd stumbled upon a remarkable discovery in the Judaean Desert – the first of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Over the next decade, this chance finding would lead to the unearthing of thousands of manuscript fragments from 11 caves near the ancient site of Qumran, dating back two millennia.

These fragile parchments, preserved by the arid climate and darkness of the caves, represent an unparalleled treasure trove of ancient wisdom. They include the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament) and an extraordinary library of previously unknown religious writings, offering unprecedented insights into the spiritual and cultural landscape of the Second Temple period (516 BCE – 70 CE)

Highlights of This State-of-the-Art Exhibition Include:
The Magdala Stone, which dates to the Second Temple Period, features intricate carvings of the Temple. These carvings provide insights into the role of synagogues as sacred spaces prior to the Temple's destruction and showcase the earliest known synagogue images of the Temple Menorah.
The Sea of Galilee Boat, often referred to as the "Jesus Boat," a 1st-century CE fishing boat discovered in 1986 along the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. Unearthed during a severe drought, the reconstruction measures 27 feet in length and 7.5 feet in width and includes wood from the original vessel.
The Psalm Scroll, the most substantial and well-preserved manuscript of Psalms of the thirty-six discovered in the Qumran caves. The Psalm Scroll is a rare find, as it contains several Psalms not found in the Hebrew Bible. These include two on display, focusing on the greatness of King David. The first focuses on his wisdom, attributing to him the writing of Psalms. The second, told in first person, describes the manner in which David was chosen and anointed as the monarch of Israel.
Ossuaries, small stone receptacles used for secondary burial. They represent burial practices unique to the Second Temple Jewish population, bearing decorative reliefs and inscriptions. These ossuaries teach us about early Jewish beliefs regarding the afterlife, as well as the importance social structure given to family life and death.
Objects from Masada, a natural fortress in the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea, a key site in the struggle between Jewish rebels and the Roman Empire almost two thousand years ago. Items on display include Aramaic, Hebrew and Latin ostraca—small potsherds bearing writing, botanical remains such as pomegranate peels, walnut shells and olive pits; and imported textiles.
Tyrian shekels, that were minted in Tyre, were the only coin accepted as the annual Temple tax, mentioned in the New Testament, and contributed by males above 20 years old.

CancelledTuesday, September 2, 2025 - 10:00am to 5:00pm

September Lunch & Learn

SKenner — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:13:16 +0000

The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.Event CityAbilene, KSVenueEisenhower Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Presidential Libraries Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

ThumbnailCancelledThursday, September 25, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmAddress (Optional)Library Building, indoor courtyard 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, KS 67410

October Lunch & Learn

SKenner — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:16:31 +0000

The 2025 Saluting Our Veterans Lunch & Learn series is held the 4th Thursday.Event CityOnlineVenueEisenhower Presidential LibraryFeature EventTopics (Libraries)Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Presidential Libraries Webcasts & Online EventsRegister LinkFull Description

ThumbnailCancelledThursday, October 23, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmAddress (Optional)The 2025 programming season is dedicated to our nation’s veterans. The Eisenhower Museum was originally founded as a tribute to WWII veterans. Join us as we continue to uphold the legacy of honoring those who served. These programs are all made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.

Calendar Events

Eisenhower & the Holocaust Lunch & Learn

From Saigon to Service: One Refugee's Story of Gratitude and Giving Back

Conversation with the Author: Eisenhower & The Holocaust

WILD ABOUT HARRY

An Afternoon with Clifton Truman Daniel

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

The Vietnam War After Fifty Years: How to Think About Its Legacy and Meaning

The Vietnam War After Fifty Years: How to Think About Its Legacy and Meaning

Give 'Em Hell 5K

"Spell Freedom," a Conversation with author Elaine Weiss

US Naturalization Test: Preparation for 100 Civics Questions

Commemoration of Harry S. Truman's 141st birthday

50 Years after Saigon: Vietnamese Stories of a New Home

Revealing Ties to Espionage in the Office of Strategic Services Records

Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator

Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator

Voting Rights, the Constitution, and Representative Government (Grades 6-8)

From the Territory of Montana to the Republic of Vietnam: Researching Native American Veterans in the ����˹�����ֳ�, 1881–1966​

The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3-5)

"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" Documentary Viewing

May Lunch & Learn

"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" Documentary Viewing

Memorial Day at the Truman Library

National Moment of Remembrance and Taps

Opening Reception for Jazz KC Portraits by Dan White

Exhibition Closing - The Nature of the Man: Landscapes from the Childhood of Jimmy Carter by John L. Cleaveland, Jr.

Washington, DC, Law and Order: Cops and Robbers, 1861–1991

Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert

US Naturalization Test: Preparation for 100 Civics Questions

Save Your Family Treasures: Disaster Preparedness and Response for Family Collections

Director's Screening of Running Towards the Fire: A War Correspondent's Story

Researching Immigrant Ancestors: Alien Registration (AR-2) Forms

June Lunch & Learn

July Lunch & Learn

August Lunch & Learn

Special Exhibit Closing: Dead Sea Scrolls

September Lunch & Learn

October Lunch & Learn

From the Territory of Montana to the Republic of Vietnam: Researching Native American Veterans in the ��˹��ֳ�, 1881–1966