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December 22 Saturday
Dallas, TX - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Holiday Cheer at the White House: Docent Talk
Come and learn about holiday traditions in the White House! This 45 minute docent led talk is free and open to the public. Start times for the talks are at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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December 20 Thursday
Dallas, TX - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Holiday Musical Performance
Come enjoy a holiday musical performance by the Melodic Marauders at 12:00 PM! Free and open to the public.
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December 19 Wednesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Candlelight Evening Tour
In the spirit of White House Christmas traditions past and present, the Nixon Library is opening its doors after hours for special Candlelight Evenings for three nights this December - Wednesday 5, 12, and 19th.
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December 18 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Richard Nixon Foundation Member's Holiday Party
RNF Member's Holiday Party - Live Music - Drinks - Buffet
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December 15 Saturday
Independence, MO - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Holiday Open House with Special Guest Matthew Litt
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum will host a special Holiday Open House featuring special guest Matthew Litt. -
Independence, MO - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Curator Staff Chat: Crazy Quilts of WWI
Curator Staff Chat featuring Museum/Archives Technician Natalie Walker discussing the history of the Truman Library's Crazy Quilt.
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December 14 Friday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
“Earthrise” and “Debrief: Apollo 8” (New Date)
For the 50th anniversary of the flight of Apollo 8, we will show two documetary films: “Earthrise” and “Debrief: Apollo 8.”
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December 13 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Benn Steil: Dawn of the Cold War
Focusing on the critical years 1947 to 1949, Benn Steil’s latest book “Dawn of the Cold War” brings to life the seminal episodes marking the collapse of postwar US-Soviet relations.
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December 12 Wednesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Candlelight Evening Tour
In the spirit of White House Christmas traditions past and present, the Nixon Library is opening its doors after hours for special Candlelight Evenings for three nights this December - Wednesday 5, 12, and 19th. -
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
HST / LBJ: A Presidential Friendship
Join us for a discussion between Clifton Truman Daniel and Luci Baines Johnson in a free program focused on their lives in a presidential family and the friendship President Truman and President Johnson shared. -
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Bringing History To Life: Documenting Artifacts
John Emond illustrates the importance of documenting artifacts so their history is preserved—not lost. -
Washington, DC - 10:00am to 11:00am
Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
The theme of this story time is Lady Bird Johnson's environmental activities.
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December 11 Tuesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lecture - JJ Green – “National Security in Threatening Times”
National security correspondent JJ Green, expert on international security and intelligence, will discuss the most pivotal national security issues in our country’s history. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
National Security in Threatening Times
JJ Green gave a thought-provoking talk on National Security in Threatening Times, discussing the most pivotal national security issues in our countrys history and today. Green is the winner of the 2017 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, and a correspondent at WTOP radio, specializing in global security matters. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
National Security in Threatening Times
JJ Green gave a thought-provoking talk on National Security in Threatening Times, discussing the most pivotal national security issues in our countrys history and today. Green is the winner of the 2017 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, and a correspondent at WTOP radio, specializing in global security matters. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
National Security in Threatening Times
JJ Green gave a thought-provoking talk on National Security in Threatening Times, discussing the most pivotal national security issues in our countrys history and today. Green is the winner of the 2017 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, and a correspondent at WTOP radio, specializing in global security matters. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
National Security in Threatening Times
JJ Green gave a thought-provoking talk on National Security in Threatening Times, discussing the most pivotal national security issues in our countrys history and today. Green is the winner of the 2017 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, and a correspondent at WTOP radio, specializing in global security matters. -
New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Finding Family: Tracing your Ancestors at Brooklyn Historical Society
Finding Family: Tracing your Ancestors at Brooklyn Historical Society -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance that Created the Modern Democratic Party
Terry Golway traces the relationship between political allies, then adversaries, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Al Smith. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
National Security in Threatening Times
JJ Green gave a thought-provoking talk on National Security in Threatening Times, discussing the most pivotal national security issues in our countrys history and today. Green is the winner of the 2017 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, and a correspondent at WTOP radio, specializing in global security matters. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
National Security in Threatening Times
JJ Green gave a thought-provoking talk on National Security in Threatening Times, discussing the most pivotal national security issues in our countrys history and today. Green is the winner of the 2017 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, and a correspondent at WTOP radio, specializing in global security matters.
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December 10 Monday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Film Screening of Up from the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream
Film screening of "Up from the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream" at the National Archives at Kansas City. -
Independence, MO - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mondays with McCullough
Join the Mondays with McCullough book club to study the Pulitzer-prize winning biography “Truman” by David McCullough, one chapter at a time.
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December 8 Saturday
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 11:30am
Hometown Heroes Christmas Tree Dedication
Hometown Heroes Christmas Tree Dedication -
Dallas, TX - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Holiday Musical Performance
Come enjoy a holiday musical performance by the Silver Serenaders at 12:00 PM! Free and open to the public. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 11:30am
Hometown Heroes Christmas Tree Dedication
Hometown Heroes Christmas Tree Dedication
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December 7 Friday
West Branch, IA - 7:00pm
The 12 Days of Christmas
Presented by the Young Footliters Youth Theater as part of West Branch Christmas Past celebration. -
Dallas, TX - 11:45am to 12:15pm
Holiday Musical Performance
Come and enjoy the sounds of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Suzuki Strings at 11:45 AM for a 30 minute performance of holiday music! Free and open to the public. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
From the Vaults: Remembering Vietnam
This is the fourth in a series of films about Vietnam from the National Archives motion picture holdings.
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December 6 Thursday
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Women and the Vote: Opposition to Women’s Equality, from Suffrage to the ERA
This program is about the struggle for equality for women on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. -
Washington, DC - 8:30am to 12:00pm
Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) 40th Anniversary Celebration
Save the date for the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) 40th Anniversary Celebration
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December 5 Wednesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Candlelight Evening Tour
In the spirit of White House Christmas traditions past and present, the Nixon Library is opening its doors after hours for special Candlelight Evenings for three nights this December - Wednesday 5, 12, and 19th. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
David Preiss Author Program
David Preiss discusses and signs his new book "How to Get Rid of a President." -
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Garrett Peck -- The Great War in America: World War and Its Aftermath
Offered in partnership with Tom’s Town, come celebrate the anniversary of Repeal Day with French 75 cocktails at the Truman Library and an interesting discussion with author and historian Garrett Peck. -
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
EVENT CANCELLEDHands-on Adult Workshop: Create Inspired Holiday Cards!
Create your own Christmas cards in this holiday workshop. -
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution
Todd S. Purdum discusses his new book, "Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution" -
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Seasons Greetings from the White House with Mary Evans Seeley
Casual buffet luncheon in the magnificent White House East Room. -
Austin, TX - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opening: Apollo 8
Exhibit on display December 5, 2018 - April 15, 2019.
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December 4 Tuesday
Yorba Linda, CA - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
“Exposed - Out of Focus”
Art and Literature Contest for teens, grades 7-12 -
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Panel Discussion on Common Good: A Model for Community Engagement and Racial Equity
Panel discussion with American Public Square to be held at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.