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Friendship Between Nations Family Day
Join us for a fun, activity-filled day exploring the many ways countries show their friendship!
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2018 Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital: Generation on the Wind
"Generation on the Wind," a documentary film, follows a ragtag group of young artists, mechanics, and environmental activists who built the world's largest electrical generating windmill.
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Women’s Suffrage and the Vote: Funding Feminism
Today’s panel discussion examines the role and sources of money in the suffrage fight—both in support of and in opposition to the suffrage amendment.
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From the Vaults: Remembering Vietnam
The second in a series of screenings related to the Vietnam War: "A Day in Vietnam" and "Vietnam Crucible "
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Alexander Hamilton on Finance, Credit, and Debt
Author Richard Sylla traces the development of Hamilton’s financial thinking, policies, and actions through a selection of his writings.
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Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers and Adults
Join us for story time designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. The theme for March is Rosa Parks.
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This Grand Experiment: When Women Entered the Federal Workforce in Civil War–Era Washington, DC
During the Civil War, women took advantage of a rare chance to obtain well-paid, challenging work with the federal government.
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First Ladies of the Republic
Jeanne E. Abrams takes a look at America’s first First Ladies: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the Creation of an Iconic
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Democracy’s Messengers: The Never-Before-Told Story of Young Americans on Capitol Hill
The film "Democracy's Messengers" profiles pages in the U.S. Congress and the history they witnessed. After the screening, the film's producer will talk with three former pages.
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Harold Brown: Offsetting the Soviet Military Challenge, 1977–1981
Edward Keefer, Eliot Cohen, and former Secretaries of Defense Harold Brown and William Perry discuss how Brown worked to counter growing Soviet strength during the Carter administration.