Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm

Admirals Under Fire: U.S. Naval Leaders & the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series

- Dr. Edward J. Marolda gave his talk ,Admirals Under Fire: U.S. Naval Leaders and the Vietnam War as part of the Vietnam Lecture Series. Before his retirement in 2008, Dr. Marolda served as the Director of Naval History (Acting) and Senior Historian of the Navy at the Naval Historical Center, Washington, DC. He has authored and coauthored numerous books with an emphasis on the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War.

Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm

Admirals Under Fire: U.S. Naval Leaders & the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series

- Dr. Edward J. Marolda gave his talk ,Admirals Under Fire: U.S. Naval Leaders and the Vietnam War as part of the Vietnam Lecture Series. Before his retirement in 2008, Dr. Marolda served as the Director of Naval History (Acting) and Senior Historian of the Navy at the Naval Historical Center, Washington, DC. He has authored and coauthored numerous books with an emphasis on the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War.

Little Rock, AR - 10:30am to 11:00am

Student Presidential Leadership Series

Student Presidential Leadership Series

Atlanta, GA - 11:30am to 12:30pm

Holiday Concert

The Martha Stillwell choir will perform a lunchtime holiday concert in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum.

College Station, TX - 10:30am to 1:30pm

Benjamin Franklin: An American Original

Bringing to life Dr. Benjamin Franklin.

Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am

Admirals Under Fire: U.S. Naval Leaders & the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series

- Dr. Edward J. Marolda gave his talk ,Admirals Under Fire: U.S. Naval Leaders and the Vietnam War as part of the Vietnam Lecture Series. Before his retirement in 2008, Dr. Marolda served as the Director of Naval History (Acting) and Senior Historian of the Navy at the Naval Historical Center, Washington, DC. He has authored and coauthored numerous books with an emphasis on the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War.

Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00am

Admirals Under Fire: U.S. Naval Leaders & the Vietnam War - Vietnam War Lecture Series

- Dr. Edward J. Marolda gave his talk ,Admirals Under Fire: U.S. Naval Leaders and the Vietnam War as part of the Vietnam Lecture Series. Before his retirement in 2008, Dr. Marolda served as the Director of Naval History (Acting) and Senior Historian of the Navy at the Naval Historical Center, Washington, DC. He has authored and coauthored numerous books with an emphasis on the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War.

College Station, TX - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Library Issues Forum: "Watt Matthews of Lambshead"

Join us as we welcome photographer and author Laura Wilson as she discusses her book “Watt Matthews of Lambshead.”

Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Author and businessman Bill Browder discusses his best-seller "Red Notice."

Author and businessman Bill Browder discusses his best-seller "Red Notice."

Ann Arbor, MI - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The New Cold War

Join us as we discuss the complexities of covering critical issues of present-day national defense.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

The New Cold War

The Library, in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, presented a talk by CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and producer Mary Walsh, winners of the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense for their 60 Minutes segment on The New Cold War.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

The New Cold War

The Library, in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, presented a talk by CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and producer Mary Walsh, winners of the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense for their 60 Minutes segment on The New Cold War.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

The New Cold War

The Library, in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, presented a talk by CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and producer Mary Walsh, winners of the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense for their 60 Minutes segment on The New Cold War.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

The New Cold War

The Library, in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, presented a talk by CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and producer Mary Walsh, winners of the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense for their 60 Minutes segment on The New Cold War.

Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

EVENT CANCELLED

Harold Brown: Offsetting the Soviet Military Challenge, 1977-1981

A discussion on how the former Secretary of Defense Brown worked to counter the Soviet Union’s growing military strength during the administration of President Jimmy Carter.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

The New Cold War

The Library, in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, presented a talk by CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and producer Mary Walsh, winners of the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense for their 60 Minutes segment on The New Cold War.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

The New Cold War

The Library, in partnership with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, presented a talk by CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and producer Mary Walsh, winners of the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense for their 60 Minutes segment on The New Cold War.

Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Benton’s Year of Peril

Evening lecture with Steve Sitton, administrator for the Thomas Hart Benton Home and State Historic Site, who will discuss a series of paintings created by Benton after the attack on Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii.

Atlanta, GA - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Pres. Carter Book signing

Pres. Carter will be signing his new book, The Craftsmanship of Jimmy Carter

Abilene, KS - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Holiday Band Concert and Reception

Annual holiday concert by the Abilene Municipal Band

Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Annual Christmas Open House

Annual Christmas Open House

West Branch, IA - 12:00am to 10:59pm

Exhibit Closure: Christmas Past

The Iowa City Footliters acting group will perform a Christmas play.

College Station, TX - 10:00am to 3:00pm

Holidays in the Rotunda

Get into the holiday spirit with our annual Holidays in the Rotunda celebration.

West Branch, IA - 12:00am to 10:59pm

Exhibit Opening: Christmas Past

The Iowa City Footliters acting group will perform a Christmas play.

Kansas City, MO - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Oh Say Can You See: American Art, Propaganda, and the First World War with David Lubin

Evening lecture with David M. Lubin who will discuss propaganda and the First World War. This program will take place at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108.

Atlanta, GA - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Photographer Alison Wright discusses her book "Human Tribe."

Photographer Alison Wright discusses her book "Human Tribe."

Austin, TX - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

An Evening with Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin

An evening with former Secret Service agent and best-selling author Clint Hill.

College Station, TX - 5:30pm to 9:00pm

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

We invite the community as we light our outdoor Christmas tree.

College Station, TX - 5:30pm to 10:00pm

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join us as we light the George Bush Presidential Library Center's Community Christmas Tree!

Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The Thin Light of Freedom: The Civil War and Emancipation in the Heart of America

In The Thin Light of Freedom, historian Edward L. Ayers retells the story of the Civil War on a human scale by focusing on two places: Augusta County, Virginia, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Hyde Park, NY - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Frank Lavin: Home Front to Battlefront: An Ohio Teenager in World War II

Author talk and book signing with Frank Lavin.

Washington, DC - 9:00am to 1:00pm

“Help! I’m Stuck” Genealogy Consultation

Has a genealogical problem stumped you? Sign up for an appointment with an archivist.

Washington, DC - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Vietnam: Lessons Learned and Lessons Ignored

A bipartisan group of former Members of Congress join experts on the Vietnam War to examine the tumultuous Vietnam era.

Washington, DC - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

World War II Military Unit Photographs

Archives staff offer expert tips and examples of how to effectively research World War II military unit photographs.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century

The Library, in partnership with the University of Michigan's Bentley Historical Library and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, presented a fireside chat with Hank Meijer, Vice Chair of the Ford Presidential Foundation and author of Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century. The book examines life and career of Senator Vandenberg as he evolved from a young politician drawn toward isolationism to become an important proponent of internationalism and an enduring role for America on the world stage.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century

The Library, in partnership with the University of Michigan's Bentley Historical Library and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, presented a fireside chat with Hank Meijer, Vice Chair of the Ford Presidential Foundation and author of Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century. The book examines life and career of Senator Vandenberg as he evolved from a young politician drawn toward isolationism to become an important proponent of internationalism and an enduring role for America on the world stage.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century

The Library, in partnership with the University of Michigan's Bentley Historical Library and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, presented a fireside chat with Hank Meijer, Vice Chair of the Ford Presidential Foundation and author of Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century. The book examines life and career of Senator Vandenberg as he evolved from a young politician drawn toward isolationism to become an important proponent of internationalism and an enduring role for America on the world stage.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century

The Library, in partnership with the University of Michigan's Bentley Historical Library and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, presented a fireside chat with Hank Meijer, Vice Chair of the Ford Presidential Foundation and author of Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century. The book examines life and career of Senator Vandenberg as he evolved from a young politician drawn toward isolationism to become an important proponent of internationalism and an enduring role for America on the world stage.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century

The Library, in partnership with the University of Michigan's Bentley Historical Library and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, presented a fireside chat with Hank Meijer, Vice Chair of the Ford Presidential Foundation and author of Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century. The book examines life and career of Senator Vandenberg as he evolved from a young politician drawn toward isolationism to become an important proponent of internationalism and an enduring role for America on the world stage.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century

The Library, in partnership with the University of Michigan's Bentley Historical Library and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, presented a fireside chat with Hank Meijer, Vice Chair of the Ford Presidential Foundation and author of Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century. The book examines life and career of Senator Vandenberg as he evolved from a young politician drawn toward isolationism to become an important proponent of internationalism and an enduring role for America on the world stage.