Past Events
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November 15 Tuesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators, 1922-2022
Clinton Presidential Center Presents a Conversation with Lindsley Armstrong Smith and Stephen A. Smith, authors of “Stateswomen: A Centennial History of Arkansas Women Legislators, 1922-2022." -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Critical Conversations: Separation of Powers and the State of American Democracy
A panel of constitutional and legal experts will discuss the importance of the constitutional principle of separation of powers, how it has been tested, and what is needed to keep our democracy going.
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November 10 Thursday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Young Learners Children’s Book Program—Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talkers Story
In his illustrated book "Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code," Joseph Bruchac depicts the life of an original Navajo code talker while capturing the importance of heritage.
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November 9 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Special Film Screening in Commemoration of Veterans Day
In commemoration of Veterans Day, we will screen two classic U.S. Government–produced films from the Second World War: "The Battle of Midway" and "Prelude to War." -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
The Return of Legendary Author John Erickson and "Hank the Cowdog"
Legendary Author John Erickson returns with stories and songs to tell us about Hank the Cowdogs adventures.Hank the Cowdogs exciting new addition is Ranch Weather. Its impact on cowboys lives is caused by different weather affecting every aspect of ranching. Cowboys help cattle survive blizzards, droughts, and floods!For reservations, please contact bush.education@nara.gov or call (979) 691-4006. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
The Return of Legendary Author John Erickson and "Hank the Cowdog"
Legendary Author John Erickson returns with stories and songs to tell us about Hank the Cowdogs adventures.Hank the Cowdogs exciting new addition is Ranch Weather. Its impact on cowboys lives is caused by different weather affecting every aspect of ranching. Cowboys help cattle survive blizzards, droughts, and floods!For reservations, please contact bush.education@nara.gov or call (979) 691-4006.
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November 8 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
How Ike Led with Susan Eisenhower
November Book Selection: How Ike Led by Susan Eisenhower
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November 4 Friday
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Grades 6–8)
Students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States and its impact on representative government. -
Online - 11:15am to 11:45am
No Conscription Without Representation: Voting Rights and the Constitution (Grades 9–12)
Students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States with particular focus on the effort to lower the voting age to 18.
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November 3 Thursday
Online - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Chief FOIA Officers (CFO) Council Meeting
The meeting of the CFO Council is open to Chief FOIA Officers, FOIA professionals, and the public. The CFO Council is tasked with developing recommendations to increase agency FOIA compliance and efficiency.
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November 1 Tuesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Last Campaign: Sherman, Geronimo and the War for America
H. W. Brands follows the lives of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman and Apache war leader Geronimo to tell the story of the Indian Wars and the final fight for control of the American continent.
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October 31 Monday
Online - 3:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 3:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 1:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 1:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 11:00am
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 11:00am
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on.
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October 28 Friday
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program—Meet Babe Didrikson
Meet Babe Didrikson (as portrayed by actor Linda Kenyon), a two-time gold medal Olympian who broke many barriers for women in sports.
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October 27 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn - October 2022
This monthly series is held the 4th Thursday of each month. The 2022 program theme is "Dwight Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader" and will focus on family, military, presidency, and mentorship. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
In the Houses of Their Dead: The Lincolns, the Booths, and the Spirits
Author Terry Alford tells the story of Abraham Lincoln through the strange points of contact between his family and that of the man who killed him, John Wilkes Booth.
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October 26 Wednesday
Online - 4:15pm to 4:45pm
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One! (Grades 3–5)
Students will explore the First Amendment freedoms from the Bill of Rights in this interactive and engaging civics program based on historical primary sources. -
Online - 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment (Grades K–2)
During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
"All American: The Power of Sports" Curator Lecture
Join the curator for an an illustrated lecture on the conception, research, and execution of the exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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October 22 Saturday
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Sports in the Archives Family Day
Join us at the National Archives as we explore the wide world of sporting with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports" and participate in exciting family activities.
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October 20 Thursday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Show Trial: Hollywood, HUAC, and the Birth of the Blacklist
In "Show Trial," Thomas Doherty takes us behind the scenes of the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings into alleged Communist subversion in the movie industry. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
Chemistry Road Show
Join Dr. Jim Pennington as he presents the Texas A&M University Chemistry Roadshow.Ignite imaginations and engage students using chemistry demonstrations with fire, explosions, weird polymers, and super cold materials! President and Mrs. Bush have supported and encouraged medical research involving chemistry to find cures for cancer.For reservations, please contact bush.education@nara.gov or call (979) 691-4006. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
Chemistry Road Show
Join Dr. Jim Pennington as he presents the Texas A&M University Chemistry Roadshow.Ignite imaginations and engage students using chemistry demonstrations with fire, explosions, weird polymers, and super cold materials! President and Mrs. Bush have supported and encouraged medical research involving chemistry to find cures for cancer.For reservations, please contact bush.education@nara.gov or call (979) 691-4006.
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October 19 Wednesday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The First Populist: The Defiant Life of Andrew Jackson
Historian David S. Brown traces President Andrew Jackson’s unusual life and legacy and sheds new light on his place in our nation’s history, focusing on his role as a popular leader.
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October 14 Friday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962
POSTPONED
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October 13 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Family Histories and Beyond: Investigations in 1950 U.S. Census Sheets
Join a panel of experts from leading libraries across the United States as they show us how the newly opened 1950 Census can help extend, expand, and enrich the picture we draw from genealogical investigations.
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October 12 Wednesday
College Station, TX - 12:00am
Storytelling Program: "Safari in South Africa"
An interactive program to discover the land, animals, and other wonders of South Africa. Join Storyteller Cyndi Owens, Blinn History Professor, on a virtual safari to explore the wild and unique beauty of South Africa.The Virtual safari will take you through Kruger National Park, which is famous for having all the big five of the African varieties of animals. The audience will practice identifying and matching the calls of the animals.For reservations, please contact bush.education@nara.gov or call (979) 691-4006. -
College Station, TX - 12:00am
Storytelling Program: "Safari in South Africa"
An interactive program to discover the land, animals, and other wonders of South Africa. Join Storyteller Cyndi Owens, Blinn History Professor, on a virtual safari to explore the wild and unique beauty of South Africa.The Virtual safari will take you through Kruger National Park, which is famous for having all the big five of the African varieties of animals. The audience will practice identifying and matching the calls of the animals.For reservations, please contact bush.education@nara.gov or call (979) 691-4006.
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October 11 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Evenings at Ease - October 2022
The Evenings at Ease series is held the 2nd Tuesday of alternating months at 7 p.m.
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October 6 Thursday
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Fierce and Fearless: Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress
Authors Judy Tzu-Chun Wu and Gwendolyn Mink discuss Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress.
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October 1 Saturday
Online - 3:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 3:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 1:00pm
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 1:00pm
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on. -
Online - 11:00am
Russia: Revolution and Civil War with Sir Antony Beevor
Virtual-- Sir Antony Beevor takes us back to 1917 when a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. -
Online - 11:00am
Watergate Girl with Jill Wine-Banks
Virtual-- Discussing her book, "The Watergate Girl," Jill Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on.