Past Events
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January 17 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Road Not Taken: Edward Lansdale and the American Tragedy in Vietnam
Military historian Max Boot discusses his biography of legendary CIA operative Edward Lansdale. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Join us for story time designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. January's theme is Ben Franklin. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Museum Selfie Day
Join people around the world taking selfies in museums to help raise awareness of these wonderful cultural resources.
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January 16 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lecture and Book Signing with David Limbaugh
We will be hosting a lecture and book signing with David Limbaugh. He will be discussing the current state of the conservative movement in the age of Trump, as well as the days of the Reagan Conservatism. -
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
The New Barbarism film screening
Free screening and discussion of the film The New Barbarianism
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January 15 Monday
Independence, MO - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
The Margaret Truman Memorial Reading Group - January Meeting
Margaret Truman Daniel (1924-2008). We remember the only child of Harry and Bess Truman by reading and discussing one of her books each month. -
Boston, MA - 10:30am to 11:30am
Celebrate! with George Russell Jr. and Company's Clap Your Hands
Clap your hands with George Russell Jr. and Company in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
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January 13 Saturday
Hyde Park, NY - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Book Talk: Meredith Hindley
The Roosevelt Library will present an author talk and book signing with Meredith Hindley author of DESTINATION CASABLANCA: EXILE, ESPIONAGE, AND THE BATTLE FOR NORTH AFRICA IN WORLD WAR II, on January 13, 2018.
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January 12 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Supreme Injustice: Slavery in the Nation’s Highest Court
Paul Finkelman discusses his book Supreme Injustice, which highlights the three most important Supreme Court Justices before the Civil War—John Marshall, Roger B. Taney, and Joseph Story.
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January 10 Wednesday
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
I Am Not Your Negro Film Screening and Discussion
Film screening and discussion of "I Am Not Your Negro" as a part of the 2017-2018 Film Series with Greater KC Black History Study Group. -
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
African American Folktales
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Maria Tatar will discuss their book, "The Annotated African American Folktales."
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January 9 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
"Louder Than Words: Rock Radio, Power, and Politics"
DJ's will relate their rock & roll stories. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Rock Radio, Power and Politics
Tony Gates, Steve Aldrich, and Ed Buchanan took the stage with moderator Dr. Edwin Martini (Associate Dean WMU) to dive into each panelists stories about how being a DJ during the 1970s influenced the political sphere in Grand Rapids, Michigan. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Rock Radio, Power and Politics
Tony Gates, Steve Aldrich, and Ed Buchanan took the stage with moderator Dr. Edwin Martini (Associate Dean WMU) to dive into each panelists stories about how being a DJ during the 1970s influenced the political sphere in Grand Rapids, Michigan. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:00am to 5:00pm
President Nixon's Birthday Commemoration
Commemorating the 105th birthday of America’s 37th President with special events at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Rock Radio, Power and Politics
Tony Gates, Steve Aldrich, and Ed Buchanan took the stage with moderator Dr. Edwin Martini (Associate Dean WMU) to dive into each panelists stories about how being a DJ during the 1970s influenced the political sphere in Grand Rapids, Michigan. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Rock Radio, Power and Politics
Tony Gates, Steve Aldrich, and Ed Buchanan took the stage with moderator Dr. Edwin Martini (Associate Dean WMU) to dive into each panelists stories about how being a DJ during the 1970s influenced the political sphere in Grand Rapids, Michigan. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Rock Radio, Power and Politics
Tony Gates, Steve Aldrich, and Ed Buchanan took the stage with moderator Dr. Edwin Martini (Associate Dean WMU) to dive into each panelists stories about how being a DJ during the 1970s influenced the political sphere in Grand Rapids, Michigan. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Rock Radio, Power and Politics
Tony Gates, Steve Aldrich, and Ed Buchanan took the stage with moderator Dr. Edwin Martini (Associate Dean WMU) to dive into each panelists stories about how being a DJ during the 1970s influenced the political sphere in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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December 31 Sunday
Simi Valley, CA - 8:00pm to 1:00am
New Year's Eve Celebration
9th annual New Year’s Eve celebration under the wings of Air Force One -
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closure: Saving the White House? Truman's Extreme Makeover
Exhibit on display March 10, 2017 - December 31, 2017
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December 30 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents. -
Dallas, TX - 9:00am to 10:00am
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents. -
Dallas, TX - 9:00am to 10:00am
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents. -
Dallas, TX - 9:00am to 10:00am
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents.
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December 26 Tuesday
Boston, MA - 10:30am to 11:30am
Celebrate! with Tanglewood Marionettes' the Fairy Circus
Come enjoy turn-of-the-century-style trick puppetry.
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December 23 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents. -
Dallas, TX - 10:30am to 11:30am
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents. -
Dallas, TX - 9:00am to 10:00am
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents.
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December 22 Friday
Abilene, KS - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Let's Promote Hope
A Veterans Suicide Awareness Program
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December 19 Tuesday
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Ultimate Insiders: White House Photographers and How They Shape History
White House Press Correspondent Kenneth T. Walsh's on his latest book.
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December 18 Monday
Independence, MO - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
The Margaret Truman Memorial Reading Group
Margaret Truman Daniel (1924-2008). We remember the only child of Harry and Bess Truman by reading and discussing one of her books each month.
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December 16 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Holiday Crafts
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Dallas, TX - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents. -
Dallas, TX - 10:30am to 11:30am
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents. -
Dallas, TX - 9:00am to 10:00am
Docent Talk: Fascinating White House Christmas Traditions
Special holiday presentations for the public led by Library docents.
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December 15 Friday
Yorba Linda, CA - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Meet Brian Kilmeade: Author of Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America’s Destiny
Author of Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America’s Destiny -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
1967: The Year of Fire and Ice
Professor Victor Brooks takes us back 50 years and explores how the year 1967 -- a year of dramatic change -- affected the lives of 200 million Americans.
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December 14 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
The Faith of A First Lady: Eleanor Roosevelt's Spirituality
Local author, Dr. Harold Ivan Smith, on the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:15pm
From the Vaults: Remembering Vietnam
We present the first in a series of archival selections from the ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡â€™ motion picture holdings related to the war in Vietnam. Â
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.