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Frederick Douglass, 19th-Century Civil Rights Activist: His Legacy Today


Join us for a panel discussion in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of Frederick Douglass. Find an Event

American Dialogue: The Founding Fathers and Us


In "American Dialogue," Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Joseph J. Ellis focuses on the often-asked question, “What would the Founding Fathers think?” Find an Event

Dr. Benjamin Rush: The Founding Father Who Healed a Wounded Nation


A new biography examines Benjamin Rush, the nation’s first great humanitarian, social reformer, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Find an Event

The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War


Joanne B. Freeman discusses the long-lost story of physical violence on the floor of the U.S. Congress and shows how the Capitol was rife with conflict in the decades before the Civil War. Find an Event

Author Talk & Signing: Jennifer D. Keene


The Poughkeepsie Public Library District and the FDR Library will host a book talk and signing with Jennifer D. Keene author of Doughboys, The Great War, and the Remaking of America, on September 13, 2018. Find an Event

Author Talk & Signing: Mary Jo Binker


On the occasion of Eleanor Roosevelt's 134th Birthday, the FDR Library will present an author talk and book signing with Mary Jo Binker, editor of If You Ask me: Essential Advice from Eleanor Roosevelt Find an Event

Author Talk & Signing: Rebecca Erbelding


The FDR Presidential Library and Museum will present an author talk and book signing with Rebecca Erbelding, author of, Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America's Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe Find an Event

Author Talk:Justine Driver


Law professor Justine Driver discusses and signs his book The Schoolhouse Gate Find an Event

Author Talk: Ryan Hampton


Ryan Hampton discusses and signs his book American Fix. Find an Event

Author Talk: Juan Williams


Juan Williams discusses and signs his book, What the Hell Do You Have to Lose.
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