Washington, DC - 7:00pm

Memorials for the Future

Washington, DC, offers a rich commemorative landscape filled with monuments that evoke a sense of national heritage and identity.

Washington, DC - 5:30pm

Escape Room! Adult Workshop

Tackle puzzles and ciphers about the National Park Service to solve a mystery during this “escape room” for adults.

Washington, DC - 12:00pm

Herbert Hoover in the White House: The Ordeal of the Presidency

Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, served one term, from 1929 to 1933.

Washington, DC - 2:00pm

U.S. Constitutional Amendments

Co-curator Christine Blackerby will discuss the records in our new exhibit, “Amending America,” which celebrates the 225th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights.

Washington, DC - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Magna Carta Featured Activities in the ReSource Room

Celebrate one of the documents that set the foundation for our Bill of Rights and led to years of conversations about rights. June 1–30 (Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m.--4 p.m.)

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden

Professor Joel Goldstein of the St. Louis University School of Law addressed an overflow crowd at the Ford Library on May 5 regarding his new book, The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden. Professor Goldstein described the Founding Fathers' initial visions for the position, and shared numerous anecdotes of how various individuals have viewed the role over the past 200 years. After years of conflicting expectations on the part of former presidents and the vice presidents themselves, Goldstein explained how the position has now become very powerful and essential to the implementation of the president's agenda and U.S. relationships with foreign leaders.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden

Professor Joel Goldstein of the St. Louis University School of Law addressed an overflow crowd at the Ford Library on May 5 regarding his new book, The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden. Professor Goldstein described the Founding Fathers' initial visions for the position, and shared numerous anecdotes of how various individuals have viewed the role over the past 200 years. After years of conflicting expectations on the part of former presidents and the vice presidents themselves, Goldstein explained how the position has now become very powerful and essential to the implementation of the president's agenda and U.S. relationships with foreign leaders.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden

Professor Joel Goldstein of the St. Louis University School of Law addressed an overflow crowd at the Ford Library on May 5 regarding his new book, The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden. Professor Goldstein described the Founding Fathers' initial visions for the position, and shared numerous anecdotes of how various individuals have viewed the role over the past 200 years. After years of conflicting expectations on the part of former presidents and the vice presidents themselves, Goldstein explained how the position has now become very powerful and essential to the implementation of the president's agenda and U.S. relationships with foreign leaders.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden

Professor Joel Goldstein of the St. Louis University School of Law addressed an overflow crowd at the Ford Library on May 5 regarding his new book, The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden. Professor Goldstein described the Founding Fathers' initial visions for the position, and shared numerous anecdotes of how various individuals have viewed the role over the past 200 years. After years of conflicting expectations on the part of former presidents and the vice presidents themselves, Goldstein explained how the position has now become very powerful and essential to the implementation of the president's agenda and U.S. relationships with foreign leaders.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden

Professor Joel Goldstein of the St. Louis University School of Law addressed an overflow crowd at the Ford Library on May 5 regarding his new book, The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden. Professor Goldstein described the Founding Fathers' initial visions for the position, and shared numerous anecdotes of how various individuals have viewed the role over the past 200 years. After years of conflicting expectations on the part of former presidents and the vice presidents themselves, Goldstein explained how the position has now become very powerful and essential to the implementation of the president's agenda and U.S. relationships with foreign leaders.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden

Professor Joel Goldstein of the St. Louis University School of Law addressed an overflow crowd at the Ford Library on May 5 regarding his new book, The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden. Professor Goldstein described the Founding Fathers' initial visions for the position, and shared numerous anecdotes of how various individuals have viewed the role over the past 200 years. After years of conflicting expectations on the part of former presidents and the vice presidents themselves, Goldstein explained how the position has now become very powerful and essential to the implementation of the president's agenda and U.S. relationships with foreign leaders.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

A Decade with the Nixon Tapes: What We've Learned and What We Have Yet to Learn

Dr. Luke Nichter spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his experiences researching the Nixon tapes, which involved listening to nearly 3,000 hours of publicly released recordings over the past decade. In his talk, Dr. Nichter discussed the challenges of working with the Nixon tapes, the impact of the tapes on the later careers of those who were unwittingly recorded, and provided a truer sense of what is actually on the tapes beyond the better known Watergate-related recordings. Dr. Nichter also played two audio clips featuring then House Minority Leader Gerald Ford.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

A Decade with the Nixon Tapes: What We've Learned and What We Have Yet to Learn

Dr. Luke Nichter spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his experiences researching the Nixon tapes, which involved listening to nearly 3,000 hours of publicly released recordings over the past decade. In his talk, Dr. Nichter discussed the challenges of working with the Nixon tapes, the impact of the tapes on the later careers of those who were unwittingly recorded, and provided a truer sense of what is actually on the tapes beyond the better known Watergate-related recordings. Dr. Nichter also played two audio clips featuring then House Minority Leader Gerald Ford.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

A Decade with the Nixon Tapes: What We've Learned and What We Have Yet to Learn

Dr. Luke Nichter spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his experiences researching the Nixon tapes, which involved listening to nearly 3,000 hours of publicly released recordings over the past decade. In his talk, Dr. Nichter discussed the challenges of working with the Nixon tapes, the impact of the tapes on the later careers of those who were unwittingly recorded, and provided a truer sense of what is actually on the tapes beyond the better known Watergate-related recordings. Dr. Nichter also played two audio clips featuring then House Minority Leader Gerald Ford.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

A Decade with the Nixon Tapes: What We've Learned and What We Have Yet to Learn

Dr. Luke Nichter spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his experiences researching the Nixon tapes, which involved listening to nearly 3,000 hours of publicly released recordings over the past decade. In his talk, Dr. Nichter discussed the challenges of working with the Nixon tapes, the impact of the tapes on the later careers of those who were unwittingly recorded, and provided a truer sense of what is actually on the tapes beyond the better known Watergate-related recordings. Dr. Nichter also played two audio clips featuring then House Minority Leader Gerald Ford.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

A Decade with the Nixon Tapes: What We've Learned and What We Have Yet to Learn

Dr. Luke Nichter spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his experiences researching the Nixon tapes, which involved listening to nearly 3,000 hours of publicly released recordings over the past decade. In his talk, Dr. Nichter discussed the challenges of working with the Nixon tapes, the impact of the tapes on the later careers of those who were unwittingly recorded, and provided a truer sense of what is actually on the tapes beyond the better known Watergate-related recordings. Dr. Nichter also played two audio clips featuring then House Minority Leader Gerald Ford.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

A Decade with the Nixon Tapes: What We've Learned and What We Have Yet to Learn

Dr. Luke Nichter spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his experiences researching the Nixon tapes, which involved listening to nearly 3,000 hours of publicly released recordings over the past decade. In his talk, Dr. Nichter discussed the challenges of working with the Nixon tapes, the impact of the tapes on the later careers of those who were unwittingly recorded, and provided a truer sense of what is actually on the tapes beyond the better known Watergate-related recordings. Dr. Nichter also played two audio clips featuring then House Minority Leader Gerald Ford.

College Station, TX - 12:00am

The George Bush Foundation Lecture Series

On Monday night, the Foundation hosted The George Bush Foundation Lecture Series, presented by Wells Fargo, with three former members of President George H.W. Bushs staff to discuss their various works on the Presidents life. The speakers included Chase Untermeyer, author of When Things Went Right, John Sununu, author of The Quiet Man: The Indispensable Presidency of George H. W. Bush and Mary Kate Cary, executive producer of 41ON41. The trio shared personal stories and memories of working with President Bush, focusing both on the impact that he has had on our nation as well as the lighter side of his personality and humor that he is so well known for.View Video

College Station, TX - 12:00am

The George Bush Foundation Lecture Series

On Monday night, the Foundation hosted The George Bush Foundation Lecture Series, presented by Wells Fargo, with three former members of President George H.W. Bushs staff to discuss their various works on the Presidents life. The speakers included Chase Untermeyer, author of When Things Went Right, John Sununu, author of The Quiet Man: The Indispensable Presidency of George H. W. Bush and Mary Kate Cary, executive producer of 41ON41. The trio shared personal stories and memories of working with President Bush, focusing both on the impact that he has had on our nation as well as the lighter side of his personality and humor that he is so well known for.View Video

College Station, TX - 12:00am

Karl Rove - "The Triumph of William McKinley"

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College Station, TX - 12:00am

Karl Rove - "The Triumph of William McKinley"

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Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

The President's Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America's Presidents from Kennedy to Obama

Dr. David Priess, spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his new book, The Presidents Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to Americas Presidents from Kennedy to Obama, which examines how Presidents receive the most sensitive intelligence reporting and analysis in the world through the President's Daily Brief (PDB). During his talk, Dr. Priess introduced the audience to the personalities of those who produced and read the PDBs, the process of its creation and delivery, and the role played by the PDB in the daily work of national security at the highest level for more than 50 years.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

The President's Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America's Presidents from Kennedy to Obama

Dr. David Priess, spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his new book, The Presidents Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to Americas Presidents from Kennedy to Obama, which examines how Presidents receive the most sensitive intelligence reporting and analysis in the world through the President's Daily Brief (PDB). During his talk, Dr. Priess introduced the audience to the personalities of those who produced and read the PDBs, the process of its creation and delivery, and the role played by the PDB in the daily work of national security at the highest level for more than 50 years.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

The President's Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America's Presidents from Kennedy to Obama

Dr. David Priess, spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his new book, The Presidents Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to Americas Presidents from Kennedy to Obama, which examines how Presidents receive the most sensitive intelligence reporting and analysis in the world through the President's Daily Brief (PDB). During his talk, Dr. Priess introduced the audience to the personalities of those who produced and read the PDBs, the process of its creation and delivery, and the role played by the PDB in the daily work of national security at the highest level for more than 50 years.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

The President's Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America's Presidents from Kennedy to Obama

Dr. David Priess, spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his new book, The Presidents Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to Americas Presidents from Kennedy to Obama, which examines how Presidents receive the most sensitive intelligence reporting and analysis in the world through the President's Daily Brief (PDB). During his talk, Dr. Priess introduced the audience to the personalities of those who produced and read the PDBs, the process of its creation and delivery, and the role played by the PDB in the daily work of national security at the highest level for more than 50 years.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

The President's Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America's Presidents from Kennedy to Obama

Dr. David Priess, spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his new book, The Presidents Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to Americas Presidents from Kennedy to Obama, which examines how Presidents receive the most sensitive intelligence reporting and analysis in the world through the President's Daily Brief (PDB). During his talk, Dr. Priess introduced the audience to the personalities of those who produced and read the PDBs, the process of its creation and delivery, and the role played by the PDB in the daily work of national security at the highest level for more than 50 years.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

The President's Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America's Presidents from Kennedy to Obama

Dr. David Priess, spoke to an overflow audience at the Library about his new book, The Presidents Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to Americas Presidents from Kennedy to Obama, which examines how Presidents receive the most sensitive intelligence reporting and analysis in the world through the President's Daily Brief (PDB). During his talk, Dr. Priess introduced the audience to the personalities of those who produced and read the PDBs, the process of its creation and delivery, and the role played by the PDB in the daily work of national security at the highest level for more than 50 years.

Kansas City, MO - 3:45pm

EVENT CANCELLED

A Young General and the Fall of Richmond by Bill Quatman

Despite his military achievements and his association with many of the great names of American history, Godfrey Weitzel (1835–1884) is perhaps the least known of all the Union generals.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Ralph Vartabedian Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Ralph Vartabedian Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Ralph Vartabedian Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Ralph Vartabedian Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Ralph Vartabedian Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Ralph Vartabedian Decay in America's Nuclear Arsenal

Ralph Vartabedian, co-recipient of the 2014 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense spoke to an attentive audience at the Library about the current state of America's nuclear arsenal. Mr. Vartabedian, National Correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, provided an historical overview of America's nuclear arsenal from its inception during World War II to our present post-Cold War world, presenting insights into the many facets of the nation's aging nuclear complex. He also discussed the potential threats posed by the nuclear programs of such countries as Russia, China, North Korea, and India in today's changing world.