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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. Find an Event

The Failed Promise: Reconstruction, Frederick Douglass, and the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson


Robert S. Levine's account of Reconstruction presents the struggle between Frederick Douglass and President Andrew Johnson. Find an Event

Young Learners Program: Meet Ida B. Wells


In this National Archives Comes Alive! program, meet Ida B. Wells, portrayed by Marti Gobel. Find an Event

The Women’s Suffrage Centennial: Impact and Legacy


A panel discusses the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and its effectiveness in raising public awareness of women's fight for equality. Find an Event

Insanity Defense: Why Our Failure to Confront Hard National Security Problems Makes Us Less Safe


Former Congresswoman and Wilson Center Director Jane Harman will discuss how four administrations have failed to confront some of the toughest national security policy issues.
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