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The Road to the Declaration: The French and Indian War - George Washington
An actor portraying young George Washington will talk about his time as a young officer in the British Army.
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The Road to the Declaration: The Boston Massacre Trial - Thomas Gage and John Adams
John Adams explains his decision to perform the unpopular task of defending the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre, and Thomas Gage expresses the loyalist point of view.
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The Road to the Declaration: Before the Boston Massacre - Voices of Boston
Actors portraying Phillis Wheatly, Crispus Attucks, and Mrs. Benjamin Edes discuss conditions in Boston and New York leading up the “Boston Massacre” in March 1770.
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The Declaration of Independence and Diversity: Then and Now
In a virtual live discussion, a panel of scholars will examine how the ideals and words of the Declaration relate to issues of race, gender, and diversity today.
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Young Learners Program: Meet Theodore Roosevelt
Joe Wiegand portrays our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, in this Young Learners Program.
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Young Learners Program: Meet Benjamin Franklin
In this Young Learners program, children will meet Benjamin Franklin—scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, politician, and diplomat
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Inaugural WWII Emerging Scholars Symposium
The Eisenhower, Roosevelt, and Truman Presidential Libraries are proud to present our inaugural emerging scholars symposium to commemorate D-Day.
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Winning Independence: The Decisive Years of the Revolutionary War, 1778–1781
In "Winning Independence," John Ferling describes the underexplored history of the second half of the Revolutionary War.
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The Indispensables: The Diverse Soldier-Marines Who Shaped the Country, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington
Patrick K. O’Donnell dramatically recounts how Marbleheaders spearheaded the break with Britain, seized British ships, forged critical supply lines, and established the origins of the U.S. Navy.
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Battle for the Big Top: P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, John Ringling and the Death-Defying Saga of the American C
Bestselling author Les Standiford brings to life a remarkable era when three circus kings—James Bailey, P. T. Barnum, and John Ringling—all vied for control of the vastly profitable American circus.