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When the Center Held: Gerald Ford and the Rescue of the American Presidency


​Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff to President Gerald Ford, discusses his memoir, "When the Center Held." Find an Event

World War II at Sea: A Global History


Naval historian Craig Symonds discusses his new book, "World War II at Sea: A Global History." Find an Event

An Evening with Former White House Photographer Pete Souza


​Former White House photographer Pete Souza speaks about his new book "Obama: An Intimate Portrait." Find an Event

The Indian World of George Washington: The First President, the First Americans, and the Birth of a Nation


In this new biography, Colin G. Calloway discusses the relationship between George Washington and Native American leaders of the 18th century. Find an Event

The Eddie Cantor Story: A Jewish Life in Performance and Politics


Historian David Weinstein documents Eddie Cantor's significance as a performer, philanthropist, and activist. Find an Event

Election Day


The National Archives at Kansas City is a polling site for the April 3 Election Day. Additional foot traffic and limited parking is expected. Find an Event

Dr. Sandro Galea discusses and signs his new book "Healthier Fifty Thoughts on the Foundations of Population Health"


Dr. Sandro Galea discusses and signs his new book "Healthier Fifty Thoughts on the Foundations of Population Health" Find an Event

Scott Kaufman book lecture


Join us as Scott Kaufman presents his compelling new presidential biography, Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party, which captures, for the first time, the full scope of Gerald Ford’s long and remarkable political life. Find an Event

Larry Smith reading and book signing


Larry Smith, the creator of Six-Word Memoirs discusses his latest "Six Words Fresh Off the Boat: Stories of Immigration, Identity, and Coming to America." Find an Event

Khaled A. Beydoun reading and book signing.


Khaled A. Beydoun discusses and signs his new book American Islamophobia Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear.
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