Past Events
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May 24 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Acclaimed author, and award-winning journalist and producer, Chris Whipple, discussed the role the White House Chief of Staff plays in the modern presidency. The White House's Chiefs of Staff, often referred to as "gatekeepers," wield tremendous power in Washington D.C. and beyond; they decide who is allowed to see the president, negotiate with Congress to push the president's agenda, and enjoy unparalleled access to the leader of the free world. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 23 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Ties That Bound: Founding First Ladies and Slaves
Author Marie Jenkins Schwartz examines the relationships that developed between the First Ladies and their slaves. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration. -
Online - 12:00am to 11:45pm
#JFK100 Social Media Day
Join us for #JFK100 Social Media Day on Tuesday, May 23! Archives, museums, and cultural organizations will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of John F. Kennedy鈥檚 birth.
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May 22 Monday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm
Bruce Mathews and Steve Noll to Discuss Kansas City: Our Collective Memories
Book lecture and discussion - 6:00 p.m. reception/6:30 p.m. film -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 20 Saturday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
鈥淗elp! I鈥檓 Stuck鈥 Genealogy Consultation
Has a genealogical problem stumped you? Sign up for first-come, first-served 20-minute appointments at the Microfilm Research desk on Saturday. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 19 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 18 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 17 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Preschoolers and Adults
Story time, designed for 3- to 5-year-olds, gives children the opportunity to practice listening skills, sing songs, and make crafts. May鈥檚 theme is 鈥淭he Race to Space.鈥
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May 16 Tuesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran
Andrew Scott Cooper, historian and author of The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran, spoke before a capacity audience at the Library about the rise and fall of one of the 20th century's most complicated personalities, the Shah of Iran. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran
Andrew Scott Cooper, historian and author of The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran, spoke before a capacity audience at the Library about the rise and fall of one of the 20th century's most complicated personalities, the Shah of Iran. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran
Andrew Scott Cooper, historian and author of The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran, spoke before a capacity audience at the Library about the rise and fall of one of the 20th century's most complicated personalities, the Shah of Iran. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran
Andrew Scott Cooper, historian and author of The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran, spoke before a capacity audience at the Library about the rise and fall of one of the 20th century's most complicated personalities, the Shah of Iran. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran
Andrew Scott Cooper, historian and author of The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran, spoke before a capacity audience at the Library about the rise and fall of one of the 20th century's most complicated personalities, the Shah of Iran. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran
Andrew Scott Cooper, historian and author of The Fall of Heaven: The Pahlavis and the Final Days of Imperial Iran, spoke before a capacity audience at the Library about the rise and fall of one of the 20th century's most complicated personalities, the Shah of Iran. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 15 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 13 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 12 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 11 Thursday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 10 Wednesday
Online - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Oh, the Stories They Tell: Chinese Exclusion Acts Case Files
In a live, interactive broadcast, 威尼斯人娱乐场 at Seattle Director Susan Karren discusses Chinese Exclusion Act records. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 9 Tuesday
New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online Veterans and Military Documents - Part 2
Learn about military records, from photos to documents that are searchable in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Catalog and Access to Archival Databases (AAD) systems. World War II through Vietnam War. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 8 Monday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 6 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Featured ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 5 Friday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
JFK100: ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 4 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
The Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court: From Brandeis to Kagan
Author David Dalin will speak about the eight Jewish men and women who have served as justices of the Supreme Court. -
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
African American Soldiers in the Great War
Explore the history of African American soldiers in World War I through the photographic holdings in the 威尼斯人娱乐场. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
JFK100: ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 3 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
The Battle for the Bill of Rights: An Adult Workshop
Take on the role of one of the members of the Constitutional Convention, and re-live the debate over the Bill of Rights. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
JFK100鈥擩FK: A Vision for America
Stephen Kennedy Smith and Douglas Brinkley discuss their book, "JFK: A Vision for America." -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
JFK100: ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 2 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The President鈥檚 Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families
Adrian Miller vividly tells the stories of the African Americans who worked in the Presidential food service for every First Family since George and Martha Washington -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm
JFK100: ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy鈥檚 centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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May 1 Monday
Kansas City, MO - 3:00pm
The Future of Civil Discourse (Hauptmann Lecture)
Afternoon Lecture at Park University - 3:00 p.m. program
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.