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Founding Friends, Founding Foes
Explore the complex relationship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
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"Don’t Tell the President" with Jean Becker and Tom Collamore
Becker and Collamore will discuss their new book “Don’t Tell the President: The Best, Worst, and Mostly Untold Stories from Presidential Advance.”
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Harmonizing in Arkansas: Folk Music
Celebrate different styles of American-made folk music that have flourished in Arkansas with a panel discussion and multiple performances.
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A Conversation with Annette Gordon-Reed
Annette Gordon-Reed will highlight her groundbreaking work in bringing lesser-known American stories to light.
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The Story of US
As America approaches its 250th birthday, The Story of Us: America at 250 invites visitors of all ages to experience the ideals, conflicts and turning points that shaped our nation.
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Exhibit Opening: United We Play
Temporary Exhibit
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American Patriarch
Historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands presents an inspiring portrait of George Washington that examines his unrivaled leadership in the birth of America.
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The Fate of the Day
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson for an evening exploring the pivotal middle years of the American Revolution
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America’s First Ladies: Impact and Legacy
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Truman Library Institute’s annual Women Rising event invites you to explore the lives, influence and legacies of America’s First Ladies.
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We Hold These Truths
JOIN THE CELEBRATION AND HELP INSPIRE AMERICA'S NEXT 250 YEARS!