Past Events
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November 14 Wednesday
Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Remembering Vietnam: A Conversation About What Happens after Duty, Honor, Country
An expert panel discusses support and resources for Vietnam veterans. -
Austin, TX - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closure: Dog Days of Summer
Exhibit on display June 16, 2018 - November 14, 2018.
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November 13 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Building Integrity, Building Ford: A Documentary
Relive the 21-year journey of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) from concept to commissioning. -
Kansas City, MO - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Panel Discussion on The Criminalization of Policy with American Public Square
Panel discussion with American Public Square on The Criminalization of Policy at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS. -
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Woman in the Arena Award
Women in the Arena Award -
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Film Screening.."The Most Unknown"
"The Most Unknown" will be screened and followed by a discussion of the film. -
Atlanta, GA - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
"The Most Unknown" Film Screening and Discussion
Free Screening of the film "The Most Unknown," followed by a discussion. -
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
The Soul of America: The Battle for our Better Angels
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham discusses his new book, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels, with longtime former ABC correspondent Ann Compton. -
New York, NY - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Finding Family: To Know and Discover: Genealogical Resources at the New York Historical Society Library
Finding Family: To Know and Discover: Genealogical Resources at the New York Historical Society Library -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court
Richard Brookhiser vividly chronicles America's greatest judge, John Marshall, who served as Chief Justice of the United States for 34 years. -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Veterans Day Transcribathon
Join us in celebrating Veterans Day with a 72-hour transcribathon focused on uncensored, handwritten reflections from World War II soldiers on war and military service.
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November 12 Monday
Yorba Linda, CA - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Veterans Day Event with General McChrystal
Veterans Day event with remarks by General McChrystal -
Independence, MO - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mondays with McCullough
Join the Mondays with McCullough book club to study the Pulitzer-prize winning biography “Truman” by David McCullough, one chapter at a time.
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November 11 Sunday
West Branch, IA - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknowns
A special presentation on Veteran's Day by Thomas Tudor in the Figge Auditorium -
Dallas, TX - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Letters to the Troops
Come and write a letter that will then be sent to US troops. -
Independence, MO - 11:30am to 5:00pm
Ike Skelton Salute to Veterans
In honor of our veterans, the Museum is open free of charge to everyone from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a day filled with patriotic activities.
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November 10 Saturday
Simi Valley, CA - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibit Opens: Great American Christmas: Holiday Lights at the Reagan Library
60 -90 minute walk around the Reagan Library grounds to view light displays and animated 3-D light displays, live music playing
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November 9 Friday
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
The Midterm Elections: What Might They Mean?
Mara Liasson, NPR political correspondent, Mark Preston, CNN director of political programming, and New York Times reporter Kate Zernike discuss the midterms with Nancy Cordes, correspondent for CBS News. -
Little Rock, AR - 10:00am to 9:00pm
Seeds of Peace at the Clinton Center
For 25 years, Seeds of Peace has been a leader in person-to-person conflict resolution.
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November 8 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Jay Sexton: “A Nation Forged by Crisis”
In partnership with the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Jay Sexton will discuss his new book, “A Nation Forged by Crisis” which examines the crises that have determined our nation’s course from the start. -
Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
“Blood Road”
The film follows a daughter's search for her father's crash site and final resting place 40 years after he was shot down during the Vietnam War.
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November 7 Wednesday
Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Evening with Governor Jerry Brown
Evening with Governor Jerry Brown -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
David Hu Author Program
David Hu discusses and signs is book "How to Walk on Water and Climb Up Walls." -
College Station, TX - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Trade and Energy Policy Challenges Facing Congress
Please join us for a discussion of "Trade and Energy Policy Challenges Facing Congress" with US Congressman Bill Flores, Representative of the 17th District of Texas. -
Boston, MA - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Leadership in Turbulent Times
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her new book, Leadership in Turbulent Times, with Robin Young, co-host of WBUR's Here and Now. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates
Eric Jay Dolin shares tales of piracy along America's coasts.
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November 6 Tuesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tom Tudor ~ "Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier"
"Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" ~ presentation by Tom Tudor -
College Station, TX - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Bipartisanship and Foreign Policy with Dr. Madeleine Albright, 64th Secretary of State
A discussion on Bipartisanship and Foreign Policy with Dr. Madeleine Albright, 64th Secretary of State, featuring her latest book Fascism: A Warning. -
College Station, TX - 4:00pm to 7:30pm
Bipartisanship and Foreign Policy with Dr. Madeleine Albright, 64th Secretary of State
A discussion on Bipartisanship and Foreign Policy with Dr. Madeleine Albright, 64th Secretary of State, featuring her latest book Fascism: A Warning. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tom Tudor presented a moving and informative narrative on one of our nations most hallowed ground, and shared his personal connection with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as he recalled his time as a sentinel and relief commander standing watch over the historic site. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm
Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tom Tudor presented a moving and informative narrative on one of our nations most hallowed ground, and shared his personal connection with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as he recalled his time as a sentinel and relief commander standing watch over the historic site. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tom Tudor presented a moving and informative narrative on one of our nations most hallowed ground, and shared his personal connection with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as he recalled his time as a sentinel and relief commander standing watch over the historic site. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm
Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tom Tudor presented a moving and informative narrative on one of our nations most hallowed ground, and shared his personal connection with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as he recalled his time as a sentinel and relief commander standing watch over the historic site. -
Yorba Linda, CA - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Closing: Vote Like Your Whole Depended Like It: The Story of the 1968 Election
This new special exhibit at the Nixon Library will dig up a time capsule to peel back a veil on the presidential election that capped one the most divisive, colorful, and consequential years in American history. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tom Tudor presented a moving and informative narrative on one of our nations most hallowed ground, and shared his personal connection with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as he recalled his time as a sentinel and relief commander standing watch over the historic site. -
Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am
Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tom Tudor presented a moving and informative narrative on one of our nations most hallowed ground, and shared his personal connection with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as he recalled his time as a sentinel and relief commander standing watch over the historic site. -
Kansas City, MO - 6:00am to 7:00pm
Election Day
The National Archives is a polling site on August 7 from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Expected additional foot traffic and limited parking.
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November 5 Monday
Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Film Screening and Discussion of Mavis!
Film screening and discussion of Mavis! at the American Jazz Museum, 1616 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Elliott J. Gorn Author Program
Elliott J. Gorn discusses and signs his book "Let the People See: The Story of Emmett Till." -
Hyde Park, NY - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
"Visual Rhetoric" with Mary Stuckey
The FDR Library and Museum will host a presentation by Penn State professor of political rhetoric and communication Mary E. Stuckey entitled VISUAL RHETORIC AND AMERICA'S WORLD WAR II POSTER ART.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.