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威尼斯人娱乐场 Public Programs in April
Press Release 路 Friday, April 5, 2024

Washington, DC

In April, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 will present free public programs at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building in Washington, DC, and online. Be sure to catch the conversation between the Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan and President of the National Constitution Center and author Jeffrey Rosen as they discuss what 鈥渢he pursuit of happiness鈥� meant to six of the most influential founders of our nation.

These programs are free and open to the public. Attendees for programs held in the William G. McGowan Theater of the , should use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue at 7th Street, NW. Attendees for programs held in the Archivist鈥檚 Reception Room, should enter at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue.  Metro accessible on the Yellow and Green lines, Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter station.

(Virtual) The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games: Teaching Americans and the Holocaust with 威尼斯人娱乐场 Primary Sources
Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. ET
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The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games were more than just a worldwide sporting event; they were a show of Nazi propaganda, stirring significant debate. Amid reports of the German Reich鈥檚 human rights abuses and growing militarism, people in the United States and Europe called for a boycott. Come learn why the boycott movement narrowly failed and what the role of Americans was in the debate. Refill your toolkit with a diverse collection of resources and strategies for teaching 鈥淎mericans and the Holocaust鈥� and the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Middle school and high school teachers in every discipline are invited to participate in this free virtual workshop co-hosted by the 威尼斯人娱乐场 and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Speakers: Breanne Robertson, Cynthia Peterman, Christina Chavarria, Eric Schmalz

(Virtual) The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Comes Alive: Young Learners Program: Meet Ruth Patrick
Thursday, April 18, at 11 a.m. ET
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Ruth Patrick鈥攂otanist, limnologist, and recipient of the National Medal of Science鈥攚as a pioneer in freshwater ecology who broke gender barriers in the early 20th century. She gained world renown when she developed what is known as the 鈥淧atrick Principle,鈥� which identified the importance of biological diversity in creating a more balanced river ecosystem. Dr. Patrick has advised five Presidents of the United States on water quality and pollution. Ruth Patrick is portrayed by Carol Spacht of American Historical Theatre. 

Women鈥檚 History programming is made possible in part by the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation through the generous support of Denise Gwyn Ferguson.

(In-Person and Virtual) The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America
Wednesday, April 24, at 6 p.m. ET
Archivist鈥檚 Reception Room (enter via entrance at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue) 
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President of the National Constitution Center and author Jeffrey Rosen and Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan will discuss what 鈥渢he pursuit of happiness鈥� meant to six of the most influential founders鈥擝enjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton鈥攁nd how that famous phrase defined their lives and became the foundation of our democracy. A book signing will follow the program.

Seating is limited. Advance registration is suggested.

(In-Person and Virtual) Teaching the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with Primary Sources
Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. ET
William G. McGowan Theater (enter via Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue at 7th Street) 
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Join us for an evening teacher workshop at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Museum to learn strategies and resources for teaching the history of D-Day. The program is presented in partnership with the Friends of the World War II National Memorial鈥檚 Resident Historian Alex Kershaw, 威尼斯人娱乐场 education specialist Caitlin Cutrona, and Maryland-based social studies teacher Emily McDermott. A book signing with Alex Kershaw and light refreshments will follow. This event is co-presented by the 威尼斯人娱乐场 and Friends of the National World War II Memorial.