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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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • September 30 Wednesday

    Online - 3:00pm

    Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace

    VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
  • Online - 1:00pm

    Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace

    VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
  • Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

    Carville’s Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice

    In "Carville's Cure," PamFessler discusses the unknown story of the only leprosy colony in the continental United States and the thousands of Americans who were exiled and hidden away.
  • Online - 11:00am

    Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace

    VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
  • September 1 Tuesday

    Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

    75th Anniversary - ‘Unconditional Surrender’ - Virtual Event

    Richard B. Frank will discuss his latest book Tower of Skulls: A History of the Asia-Pacific War. Frank will discuss the Pacific Theater in World War II in honor of the anniversary of the end of the war.
  • Online - 3:00pm

    Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace

    VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
  • Online - 1:00pm

    Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace

    VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
  • Online - 11:00am

    Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace

    VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
  • August 31 Monday

    Online - 3:00pm

    Betty Ford and the Equal Rights Amendment

    VIRTUAL -- As part of the National Archives celebration of the 19th Amendment Centennial, archivist Elizabeth Druga and curator Don Holloway presented a virtual afternoon chat about Betty Ford's support of the Equal Rights Amendment. They discussed her advocacy for women's rights and how her personal experiences shaped the way she approached this issue.
  • Online - 1:00pm

    Betty Ford and the Equal Rights Amendment

    VIRTUAL -- As part of the National Archives celebration of the 19th Amendment Centennial, archivist Elizabeth Druga and curator Don Holloway presented a virtual afternoon chat about Betty Ford's support of the Equal Rights Amendment. They discussed her advocacy for women's rights and how her personal experiences shaped the way she approached this issue.
  • Online - 11:00am

    Betty Ford and the Equal Rights Amendment

    VIRTUAL -- As part of the National Archives celebration of the 19th Amendment Centennial, archivist Elizabeth Druga and curator Don Holloway presented a virtual afternoon chat about Betty Ford's support of the Equal Rights Amendment. They discussed her advocacy for women's rights and how her personal experiences shaped the way she approached this issue.
  • August 20 Thursday

    Online - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

    A Virtual Conversation with Dr. Jamel Wright

    Dr. Jamel Wright, president of President Reagan's alma mater Eureka College, will discuss Reagan’s formative years at Eureka, Reagan’s early advocacy for racial equality, and the facing COVID-19 challenges.

All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.

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