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Gerald Ford and America's Bicentennial with Thomas DeFrank
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Celebrate the pivotal moments of America's Bicentennial celebration through the eyes of President Gerald Ford, as recounted by journalist Thomas DeFrank.
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Great Decisions Series - Nuclear Risk in a Changing World with Page Stoutland
The risk of nuclear weapon use is widely viewed as higher today than at any point since the Cold War.
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Great Decisions Series - The U.S. in a Changing Global Order with Michael McKinley
What does it mean for the United States to navigate a world of intensifying conflicts, shifting alliances, and renewed great-power competition?
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Great Decisions Series - Fostering a Fourth Democratic Wave: Countering the Authoritarian Threat with Hardy Merriman
A powerful autocratic wave is sweeping the globe. According to various measures, authoritarian governments have risen and democracies have declined worldwide over the past two decades.
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Great Decisions Series - Beyond the Map: Africa Today with Bill Moseley
This presentation examines the evolution of food security and agricultural development in post-colonial Africa and outlines a more sustainable path forward.
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Great Decisions Series - Can the Post-WWII International Order Survive the 21st Century? With Joel Westra
After World War II ended, countries created the United Nations Charter, which was meant to help organize the world and prevent future conflict.
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Great Decisions Series - Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China with Emily Feng
In today’s China, questions of identity are no longer private. They are political, enforced, and deeply personal.
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CANCELED: John Bridgeland on Making America More Perfect: The Power of Public Service
Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled.
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The Entertainer-in-Chief: How Gerald Ford and Saturday Night Live Remade the American Presidency
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Gerald Ford became president at an unprecedented time of intensifying media scrutiny and growing public cynicism. To build back public trust in the presidency, he reluctantly turned to entertainment television.
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Create Art in Your Community with Kathie Blanding
Join us for an in-person discussion with an ArtPrize artist who is exhibiting their work at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Kathie Blanding!