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Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin: The Glider Pilots of World War II
New date; rescheduled from April 12.
Author Scott McGaugh pesents the first major history of American glider pilots, the forgotten heroes of World War II.
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The Civil War Political Tradition: Ten Portraits of Those Who Formed It
Historian Paul Escott will discuss the key Americans in the years leading up to the Civil War.
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Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter: Peace and Human Rights
In this dual biography, E. Stanly Godbold Jr. chronicles the professional and personal lives of the powerful couple who have worked together to promote international health, conflict resolution, and democracy.
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Fearless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abigail Adams to Beyoncé
"Fearless Women" tells the story of women who dared to take destiny into their own hands; some were abolitionists, some famous like Susan B. Anthony, and most of them considered themselves patriots.
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Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson
In 1919 (before women could even vote), Edith Wilson effectively became the first woman President of the United States when her husband, Woodrow Wilson, was incapacitated.
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The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science
Kate Zernike will discuss the story of how 16 highly accomplished women on the MIT faculty came together to fight against discrimination at MIT.
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Who Let Them In?: Pathbreaking Women in Sports Journalism
Joanne Lannino will discuss the stories of the tenacious and resilient female sportscasters and writers who paved the way for those who followed.
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Author Talk by Hal Elliott Wert
Historian Hal Wert will discuss his new book, "Hoover vs. Roosevelt: Two Presidents Battle Over Feeding Europe and Going to War."
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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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The Permanent Resident: Excavations and Explorations of George Washington’s Life
NEW DATE — In "The Permanent Resident," Philip Levy discusses the principal archaeological sites of Washington’s life, revealing what they say individually and collectively about him.