Past Events
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September 18 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Meet Frank Lavin, Author of 鈥淗ome Front to Battlefront: An Ohio Teenage in World War II鈥
鈥淗ome Front to Battlefront鈥 is a World War II history told through the story of combat infantryman Carl Lavin, based on official military histories, conventional history sources, personal letters of the time and taped recollections. -
Washington, DC - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
For Us, By Us: America鈥檚 Trust In, and Expectations of, the Constitution
Judy Woodruff, anchor of 聽PBS NewsHour, will moderate a discussion of the results of a national survey to better understand how Americans relate to our government and its founding documents. -
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Film Screening and Discussion of Marion Anderson: A Song of Dignity and Grace
Film screening and discussion of Marion Anderson: A Song of Dignity and Grace at the American Jazz Museum, 1616 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO. -
Austin, TX - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Get in the Game: A Conversation on Sports and Social Change
An event part of our programming for the special exhibition, Get in the Game: The Fight for Equality in American Sports, -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
LBJ鈥檚 1968: Power, Politics, and the Presidency in America鈥檚 Year of Upheaval
In his latest book, "LBJ鈥檚 1968," Kyle Longley explores how LBJ perceived the most significant events of 1968. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 9:00am to 5:00pm
ArtPrize Preview Week: First Look at Artists Installing Their Entries
Exhibit Closes: ArtPrize Preview Week provides local ArtPrizers and those in Grand Rapids a chance to view the installations in progress.
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September 17 Monday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
U.S.-China Workshop: Prudent or Protectionist? Analyzing Trump鈥檚 Trade Policy with China
Analyzing Trump鈥檚 Trade Policy with China -
Washington, DC - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Constitution Day Family Day
Celebrate the Constitution with hands-on discovery. -
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit
The Clinton Presidential Center is proud to display the 25th anniversary exhibit of The White House Collection of American Crafts.
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September 15 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Preserve the Taste of Summer: Pickle Making
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office will present this workshop on pickle making. -
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Emergency Preparedness Fair
President Truman signed the Federal Civil Defense Act 78 years ago. Come see how emergency response has evolved since then with ham radio operators, emergency response vehicles and more. -
Atlanta, GA - 9:00am to 3:30pm
Law and Order in the Archives: Bootleggers, Counterfeiters, Privateers, and Everything in Between
Our 2018 annual symposium will explore legal issues using court records found within the holdings of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 at Atlanta.
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September 14 Friday
Independence, MO - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
History Happy Hour with Archivist David Clark Truman and the Rich and Famous
Babe Ruth, Bob Hope and Groucho Marx aren鈥檛 the first names that come to mind when you think about Harry Truman鈥檚 circle. And it might be hard to imagine him rubbing elbows with Jack Benny and Mickey Mantle. -
West Branch, IA - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Naturalization Ceremony
12th annual naturalization ceremony held at the Hoover Library and Museum. -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Symposium: The Vietnam War Revisited
A one-day symposium exploring the Vietnam War from the Vietnamese perspective, divided into three segments: Engagement in the War, Aftermath of the War, and Post-War: Perspectives of Younger Generations
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September 13 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lisa McCubbin ~ "Betty Ford: First Lady, Women鈥檚 Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer"
An intimate biography of Betty Ford as First Lady and wife of Gerald R. Ford. -
Hyde Park, NY - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Author Talk & Signing: Jennifer D. Keene
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District and the FDR Library will host a book talk and signing with Jennifer D. Keene author of Doughboys, The Great War, and the Remaking of America, on September 13, 2018. -
Hyde Park, NY - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Author Talk & Signing: Jennifer D. Keene
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District and the FDR Library will host a book talk and signing with Jennifer D. Keene author of Doughboys, The Great War, and the Remaking of America, on September 13, 2018. -
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Educators Open House
Educators: Come for a special after-hours viewing of 威尼斯人娱乐场 exhibits and learn about resources and workshops. -
Atlanta, GA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Screening: Greenland: A Journey Under the Ice
Free Screening of the climate change documentary Greenland: A Journey Under the Ice -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life.
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September 12 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lisa McCubbin ~ "Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer"
An intimate biography of Betty Ford as First Lady and wife of Gerald R. Ford. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Frye Gaillard Author Program
Frye Gaillard discusses and signs his new book "A Hard Rain." -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 9:00am to 5:00pm
ArtPrize Preview Week: First Look at Artists Installing Their Entries
Exhibit Opens: ArtPrize Preview Week provides local ArtPrizers and those in Grand Rapids a chance to view the installations in progress.
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September 11 Tuesday
Independence, MO - 5:30pm to 7:00am
Doniphan Award Ceremony with Senator John Danforth
The Doniphan Community Service Award will be presented to Sen. John Danforth in this free public program, followed by remarks from the senator. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
No Property in Man: Slavery and Antislavery at the Nation鈥檚 Founding
A fresh debate about the political and legal struggles over slavery that began during the Revolution and concluded with the defeat of the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00am to 7:00pm
9-11 Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute
In memory of those who lost their lives on 9-11.
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September 10 Monday
Independence, MO - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mondays with McCullough
Monthly book club discussing Truman by David McCullough, one chapter at a time.
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September 8 Saturday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opening: White House Green Building
This exhibit will be an examination of three stages in the development of the green living movement.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.