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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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"Of Pardons and Presidents" with Dr. Brian C. Becker
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Following historical records and personal accounts, "Of Pardons and Presidents" examines the life of Benton Becker, against the backdrop of the social and political history of Washington, DC.
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"The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History" with Susan Page and "Waltzing with the Queen" Exhibit Panel Discussion
Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history.
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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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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!
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Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents
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Award-winning author Mark K. Updegrove offers incisive, compelling sketches of seven modern presidents and the character trait that made each suited to his moment in the Oval Office.
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John U. Bacon: The Gales of November
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In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon delivers the definitive account of the Edmund Fitzgerald disaster.