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The Illimitable Freedom of the Human Mind: Thomas Jefferson’s Idea of a University


In "The Illimitable Freedom of the Human Mind," author Andrew O’Shaughnessy offers a twin biography of Jefferson in retirement and of the University of Virginia in its earliest years. Find an Event

Here Rests in Honored Glory: Records Related to Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown, Pt 2


Part two of a program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery features textual records in the National Archives. Find an Event

The Cause: The American Revolution and its Discontents, 1773–1783


Author Joseph J. Ellis presents his culminating work on the American Founding by rethinking the American Revolution as we have known it. Find an Event

Here Rests in Honored Glory: Records Related to Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown, Pt 1


Part one of a program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery features motion picture, cartographic, and photographic records in the National Archives. Find an Event

The People’s Constitution: 200 Years, 27 Amendments, and the Promise of a More Perfect Union


Authors John Kowal and Wilfred Codrington III will discuss how generations have reshaped our founding document—the U.S. Constitution. Find an Event

National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet James Madison


Meet James Madison, the fourth President and “Father of the Constitution,” as portrayed by actor John Douglas Hall! Find an Event

The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream


In his new book, "The American Experiment," David Rubenstein explores the ever-evolving America and the diverse makeup of our country’s DNA. Find an Event

A Life of Selfless Service, Sacrifice, and Civic Engagement: Cyril 'Rick' Rescorla


Rick Rescorla saved the lives of 2,700 Morgan Stanley employees during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. A panel will discuss Rescorla’s lifelong courage, service, and inspirational leadership. Find an Event

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting


Public meeting of the Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee. Find an Event

Evenings at Ease - August 2021


The Evenings at Ease series is held the second Tuesday of every other month at 7 p.m. central time.
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