Past Events
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November 12 Thursday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Veterans Day Film Screening: "Memphis Belle: The Restoration"
We screen a restored version of the 1943 film "Memphis Belle" and host a discussion with filmmakers and a National Archives film preservation specialist.
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November 11 Wednesday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Veterans Day Commemoration
To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, this year the Reagan Foundation will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event virtually.
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November 10 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ike's Book Club
The 2020 IKE Book TALKs continue with a discussion of the book, "To Hell and Back." -
Online - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Tribute to a Generation: Haydn Williams and the Building of the WWII Memorial
David F. Winkler tells the story of F. Haydn Williams, a World War II naval officer who saw the recognition of the Greatest Generation as a final mission in life, -
Online - 7:00am to 8:00am
Launching Ronald Reagan Institute's Center for Freedom & Democracy, featuring Secretary of State Mike Pompea (Virtual Event)
The RRI's new Center for Freedom and Democracy will evaluate current U.S. efforts to advance freedom and update them for the 21st century. It's first virtual event features Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo.
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November 9 Monday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
A Virtual Conversation with Judge Douglas Ginsburg
The conversation will cover his brand-new book, Voices of Our Republic: Exploring the Constitution with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Alan Dershowitz, Sandra Day O’Connor, Ron Chernow and Many More. -
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
The Four Continents—A Commission of Daniel Chester French: A Discussion with Harold Holzer
Historian Harold Holzer will discuss the context, as well as the development and sculpting, of the Four Continents Statues of the U.S. Custom House in New York City.
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November 4 Wednesday
Online - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Lincoln’s Lie: A True Civil War Caper Through Fake News. Wall Street, and the White House
In 1864 a faked call from President Lincoln for the conscription of 400,000 more Union soldiers appeared in New York papers. Elizabeth Mitchell examines who manipulated the news and why.
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November 3 Tuesday
Simi Valley, CA - 7:00am to 8:00pm
Voting at the Reagan Library
The Reagan Library Official Voting Center begins early in-person voting and drop-box location for mail-in ballots on Saturday, October 31, 2020 Hours for 10/30-11/2 are 10am-6pm and on 11/3 7am-8pm.
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November 2 Monday
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Voting at the Reagan Library
The Reagan Library Official Voting Center begins early in-person voting and drop-box location for mail-in ballots on Saturday, October 31, 2020 Hours for 10/30-11/2 are 10am-6pm and on 11/3 7am-8pm.
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November 1 Sunday
Online - 3:00pm
JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917 - 1956 Fredrik Logevall
VIRTUAL -- Fredrik Logevall discusses his book, JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917- 1956. Logevall delves into JFK's early relationships, his formative experiences during World War II, his ideas, his writings, and his political aspirations. -
Online - 1:00pm
JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917 - 1956 Fredrik Logevall
VIRTUAL -- Fredrik Logevall discusses his book, JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917- 1956. Logevall delves into JFK's early relationships, his formative experiences during World War II, his ideas, his writings, and his political aspirations. -
Online - 11:00am
JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917 - 1956 Fredrik Logevall
VIRTUAL -- Fredrik Logevall discusses his book, JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917- 1956. Logevall delves into JFK's early relationships, his formative experiences during World War II, his ideas, his writings, and his political aspirations.
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October 31 Saturday
Online - 3:00pm
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
VIRTUAL -- Authors Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discuss their book, "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III." Joel Westphal, Deputy Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, moderates the discussion. -
Online - 1:00pm
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
VIRTUAL -- Authors Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discuss their book, "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III." Joel Westphal, Deputy Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, moderates the discussion. -
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Voting at the Reagan Library
The Reagan Library Official Voting Center begins early in-person voting and drop-box location for mail-in ballots on Saturday, October 31, 2020 Hours for 10/30-11/2 are 10am-6pm and on 11/3 7am-8pm. -
Online - 11:00am
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
VIRTUAL -- Authors Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discuss their book, "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III." Joel Westphal, Deputy Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, moderates the discussion.
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October 30 Friday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World
In "Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World," Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster assesses current national security threats to the United States and provides a clear pathway to improve strategic competence.
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October 28 Wednesday
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Sum of the People: How the Census has Shaped Nations, from the Ancient World to the Modern Age
In "The Sum of the People," data scientist Andrew Whitby traces the remarkable history of the census.
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October 27 Tuesday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
A Virtual Conversation with Congressman Matt Gaetz
Please the Reagan Foundation virtually on October 27, 2020, as we have a conversation with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz on his brand-new book, Firebrand -
Online - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Expanding Democracy: The 19th Amendment and Voting Rights Today
Congregational Leadership: Speaker of the House -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Truman's Life Through Objects - Virtual Event
As part of the live interactive web series, you will learn about presidents like Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and George Washington directly from National Park Service rangers and presidential
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October 23 Friday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
A Virtual Conversation for Lovers of Wine and Presidential History
Please join the Reagan Foundation on Friday, October 23rd for a virtual conversation on a new book published by the White House Historical Society called, Wine and the White House: A History.
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October 22 Thursday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
"America in the World" Featuring Robert Zoellick
From the nation’s inception to the pivotal Truman years to today, the United States’ foreign policy has been shaped by key strategies and traditions. -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn Series - October 2020
Learn about the struggle for the vote in the National Archives' exhibit "Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote." -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
100th Anniversary of Women Winning the Vote: Reflections on the 2020 Centennial
Learn about the diversity and depth of the 19th Amendment centennial commemorations around the country and how the suffragists' fight for equality continues to inspire American leaders today.
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October 21 Wednesday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
A Virtual Conversation with Lt. General H.R. McMaster
A virtual conversation with former National Security Advisor Lt. General H.R. McMaster on his brand-new book, Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World (Publish Date: September 22, 2020). -
Simi Valley, CA - 9:30am to 3:30pm
Community Blood Drive
Sponsored by the American Red Cross -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Last Mission to Tokyo: The Extraordinary Story of the Doolittle Raiders and Their Final Fight
In "Last Mission to Tokyo," author Michel Paradis recounts the dramatic aftermath of the Doolittle mission to Japan during World War II.
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October 19 Monday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
A Vitual Conversation with Sean Spicer
A virtual conversation with former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on his brand-new book, Leading America: President Trump’s Commitment to People, Patriotism, and Capitalism. (10/13/2020 release).
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October 17 Saturday
Online - 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Virtual Pajama Party
This online event for kids aged 8–12 will focus on Jackie Robinson's baseball career and his commitment to civil rights activism, featuring a special appearance by his daughter, author Sharon Robinson.
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October 14 Wednesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions
Susan Eisenhower's "How Ike Led" shows us not just what a great American did, but why―and what we can learn from him today. -
Online - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
A Virtual Conversation with Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
Please join the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, as they have have a conversation with Peter Baker and Susan Glasser on their book, The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker, III
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October 13 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Evenings at Ease with Susan Eisenhower
Susan Eisenhower’s new book How Ike Led examines the principles behind Eisenhower’s biggest decisions.
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October 10 Saturday
Online - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
The Write Stuff: Records on Women’s Battle for the Ballot
Three authors will discuss their work on researching women’s rights and suffrage and the movement that followed.
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October 8 Thursday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
"Wild About Harry"
"Commemorate the 75th anniversary of Truman’s presidency with the annual Wild About Harry celebration, taking place virtually for the first time ever."
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October 7 Wednesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Teaching with Hispanic-Latinx Primary Sources
As part of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, this webinar for educators will demonstrate how to find and utilize National Archives primary sources in the classroom.
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October 5 Monday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
A Virtual Convsation with Secretary Betsy DeVos
Reagan Institute Summit on Education’s keynote address by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos where she discusses the Constitution, learning in the COVID pandemic, and advancing civics curriculum in the classrooms.
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October 1 Thursday
Online - 3:00pm
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
VIRTUAL -- Authors Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discuss their book, "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III." Joel Westphal, Deputy Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, moderates the discussion. -
Online - 1:00pm
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
VIRTUAL -- Authors Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discuss their book, "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III." Joel Westphal, Deputy Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, moderates the discussion.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.