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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!
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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.
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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.
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American Phoenix: Heroes of the Pentagon on 9/11
9/11 eyewitnesses join author Lincoln Starnes in a discussion of their experiences in the Pentagon.
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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.
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Young Learners Program: Meet Ida B. Wells
In this National Archives Comes Alive! program, meet Ida B. Wells, portrayed by Marti Gobel.
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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.
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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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The Director: My Years Assisting J. Edgar Hoover
Paul Letersky, former assistant to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, offers a unique inside look at one of the most powerful law enforcement figures in American history in "The Director."
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The Man Who Hated Women: Sex, Censorship, and Civil Liberties in the Gilded Age
Amy Sohn's new book looks at anti-vice activist and U.S. postal inspector Anthony Comstock and the women who opposed his war on women's rights.