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O Say Can You Hear?
Mark Clague recounts the history of “The Star Spangled Banner” and how its meaning has evolved.
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Ford and the Recognition of Black History Month
Learn about President Ford's role in recognizing Black History Month in 1976 by taking a peek into the Museum's artifact collection.
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Exhibit Opens: America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR & A Changing Nation
America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation, looks at America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument.
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Exhibit Closes: America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR & A Changing Nation
America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation, looks at America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument.
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"Exhibit Opening: Dick Boak opens America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and A Changing Nation"
Dick Boak opens America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and A Changing Nation. As an author, historian, and guitar builder for Martin guitars, Dick Boak will bring these instruments to life.
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The Memory, Legacy, and Lingering Questions of 9/11
Historian Garrett M. Graff, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11," looks at how our nation remembers the events of September 11th, 2001.
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Presidential Power: How Much Power Does the President Really Have?
Join Gerald R. Ford Foundation Trustee, Roger B. Porter as he examines the question: In what ways has presidential power expanded or receded during the period of the modern presidency?
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Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat
Join Michael Giorgione as he delves into American diplomacy's secret weapon, Camp David. The camp has played a vital role in American history over the past century.
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Artist Talk with Brian Washington
Join Brian Washington as he discusses his artwork on display in "The Continual Struggle" exhibit.
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With this Faith: Black Freedom Struggles and Democratic Faith
Join Dr. Randal Jelks as he discusses how Black American communities have exhibited an abiding faith in democracy based in religion and culture.