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The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life
NEW DATE — In "The Permanent Resident," Philip Levy discusses the principal archaeological sites of Washington’s life, revealing what they say individually and collectively about him.
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Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson
In this new comprehensive biography, Ashley Brown narrates the public career and private struggles of tennis Hall of Famer Althea Gibson.
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The Guadalcanal Campaign 1942-43: A Defining Moment in American History
A panel of historians discusses the Guadalcanal Campaign, a decisive point in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
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The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention That Changed History
"The Lincoln Miracle" tells the vivid story of a consequential political moment in American history—Lincoln’s nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 Presidential election.
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Saying It Loud: 1966—The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement
Journalist and author Mark Whitaker explores the momentous year that redefined the civil rights movement.
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“Remember the Maine”: 125th Anniversary Discussion
A panel of historians and archivists will discuss the sinking of the USS "Maine" and the start of the Spanish-American War.
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The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Matthew Henson
Meet Matthew Henson, the famous African American polar explorer.
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The Story of Five Men’s Heroism and Sacrifice: 80 Years After the Sinking of the USAT Dorchester
Almost three-fourths of those on board the Army transport ship "Dorchester" perished when it was sunk in 1943, but a number of survivors credited the efforts of the "Four Chaplains" and a Coast Guard cook.
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Exhibit Opens: America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR & A Changing Nation
America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation, looks at America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument.
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Exhibit Closes: America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR & A Changing Nation
America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation, looks at America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument.