Past Events
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September 18 Tuesday
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
LBJ’s 1968: Power, Politics, and the Presidency in America’s Year of Upheaval
In his latest book, "LBJ’s 1968," Kyle Longley explores how LBJ perceived the most significant events of 1968. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 9:00am to 5:00pm
ArtPrize Preview Week: First Look at Artists Installing Their Entries
Exhibit Closes: ArtPrize Preview Week provides local ArtPrizers and those in Grand Rapids a chance to view the installations in progress.
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September 17 Monday
Yorba Linda, CA - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
U.S.-China Workshop: Prudent or Protectionist? Analyzing Trump’s Trade Policy with China
Analyzing Trump’s Trade Policy with China -
Washington, DC - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Constitution Day Family Day
Celebrate the Constitution with hands-on discovery. -
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opens: The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit
The Clinton Presidential Center is proud to display the 25th anniversary exhibit of The White House Collection of American Crafts.
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September 15 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Preserve the Taste of Summer: Pickle Making
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office will present this workshop on pickle making. -
Independence, MO - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Emergency Preparedness Fair
President Truman signed the Federal Civil Defense Act 78 years ago. Come see how emergency response has evolved since then with ham radio operators, emergency response vehicles and more. -
Atlanta, GA - 9:00am to 3:30pm
Law and Order in the Archives: Bootleggers, Counterfeiters, Privateers, and Everything in Between
Our 2018 annual symposium will explore legal issues using court records found within the holdings of the National Archives at Atlanta.
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September 14 Friday
Independence, MO - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
History Happy Hour with Archivist David Clark Truman and the Rich and Famous
Babe Ruth, Bob Hope and Groucho Marx aren’t the first names that come to mind when you think about Harry Truman’s circle. And it might be hard to imagine him rubbing elbows with Jack Benny and Mickey Mantle. -
West Branch, IA - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Naturalization Ceremony
12th annual naturalization ceremony held at the Hoover Library and Museum. -
Washington, DC - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Symposium: The Vietnam War Revisited
A one-day symposium exploring the Vietnam War from the Vietnamese perspective, divided into three segments: Engagement in the War, Aftermath of the War, and Post-War: Perspectives of Younger Generations
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September 13 Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lisa McCubbin ~ "Betty Ford: First Lady, Women’s Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer"
An intimate biography of Betty Ford as First Lady and wife of Gerald R. Ford. -
Hyde Park, NY - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Author Talk & Signing: Jennifer D. Keene
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District and the FDR Library will host a book talk and signing with Jennifer D. Keene author of Doughboys, The Great War, and the Remaking of America, on September 13, 2018. -
Hyde Park, NY - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Author Talk & Signing: Jennifer D. Keene
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District and the FDR Library will host a book talk and signing with Jennifer D. Keene author of Doughboys, The Great War, and the Remaking of America, on September 13, 2018. -
Washington, DC - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Educators Open House
Educators: Come for a special after-hours viewing of National Archives exhibits and learn about resources and workshops. -
Atlanta, GA - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Screening: Greenland: A Journey Under the Ice
Free Screening of the climate change documentary Greenland: A Journey Under the Ice -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life.
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September 12 Wednesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Lisa McCubbin ~ "Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer"
An intimate biography of Betty Ford as First Lady and wife of Gerald R. Ford. -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Frye Gaillard Author Program
Frye Gaillard discusses and signs his new book "A Hard Rain." -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 3:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am
Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
GRAND RAPIDS AND ANN ARBOR--Lisa McCubbin spoke about her newly-released, first full-length biography of Betty Ford, Betty Ford: First Lady, Womens Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer. Lisa shared her insights into a woman whose life she researched for over two years, drawing on materials and staff expertise at both the Ford Library and the Museum, and augmenting that with observations and insights from more than 75 interviews with people who knew her at various stages of her life. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 9:00am to 5:00pm
ArtPrize Preview Week: First Look at Artists Installing Their Entries
Exhibit Opens: ArtPrize Preview Week provides local ArtPrizers and those in Grand Rapids a chance to view the installations in progress.
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September 11 Tuesday
Independence, MO - 5:30pm to 7:00am
Doniphan Award Ceremony with Senator John Danforth
The Doniphan Community Service Award will be presented to Sen. John Danforth in this free public program, followed by remarks from the senator. -
Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
No Property in Man: Slavery and Antislavery at the Nation’s Founding
A fresh debate about the political and legal struggles over slavery that began during the Revolution and concluded with the defeat of the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War. -
Grand Rapids, MI - 7:00am to 7:00pm
9-11 Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute
In memory of those who lost their lives on 9-11.
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September 10 Monday
Independence, MO - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mondays with McCullough
Monthly book club discussing Truman by David McCullough, one chapter at a time.
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September 8 Saturday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Exhibit Opening: White House Green Building
This exhibit will be an examination of three stages in the development of the green living movement.
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September 7 Friday
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Threat Assessment and Violence Prevention Workshop
In this one-day class SIGMA Threat Management participants will learn how to use threat assessment procedures to investigate threats and other disturbing behaviors in schools. -
College Station, TX - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Threat Assessment and Violence Prevention Workshop
Participants will learn how to use threat assessment procedures to investigate threats and other disturbing behaviors in schools to help develop and implement plans to reduce risk and help maintain school safety.
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September 6 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Movie Screening: The Great War
Relive the stories of World War I through unpublished diaries and letters from nurses, journalists and doughboys in this three-part film series of "The Great War." -
Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Dr. Derryn Moten Author Program
Dr. Derryn Moten discusses and signs the book "Crusader Without Violence."
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.