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"Remembering Vietnam" Exhibition Opening: Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton
"Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton" relates the story of Air Force fighter pilot James Shively, who spent six years in Hanoi prison camps after he was shot down over North Vietnam.
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2nd Annual McGowan Forum on Ethics: The Challenge of Big Data
A panel of writers, corporate leaders, and government officials examine the ethical responsibility of those who compile and track citizens' personal data.
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National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair
Participate in our biggest genealogy event of the year!
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The Vietnam War with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
Directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick show clips from their PBS documentary series, The Vietnam War in conjunction with the November 10 opening of National Archives exhibit.
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Stanton: Lincoln’s War Secretary
Award-winning author Walter Stahr tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s indispensable Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton.
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Frederick Douglass: The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro
A dramatic reading of excerpts from Frederick Douglass's July 5, 1852, speech on the Declaration of Independence, followed by a discussion.
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The “Write” Stuff Author Conversations
Hear from authors and illustrators about how they use research in their writing.
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The “Write” Stuff Family Research & Literacy Day
Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities and engage with authors and illustrators.
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National Archives History Hub
Alex Champion introduces the History Hub, a crowdsourcing platform for American history.
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Find Your Whistle
Four-time international whistling champion Christopher Ullman presents "Find Your Whistle," the story of a Washington and Wall Street insider who uses his simple gift to touch hearts and change lives.