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  • November 16 Wednesday

    Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

    Between the Lines: The Republican Party at a Racial Crossroads

    Leah Wright Rigeuer, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, opened her presentation by recounting her earlier research at the Ford Library, funded by a travel grant from the Ford Presidential Foundation, and how her findings within the Library's archival collections enriched her dissertation and her subsequent work in the field. She described the remarkable responses to President Ford's nomination of William T. Coleman to a cabinet position in the administration of a party not known for engaging or including the African American community. She went on to describe the historic evolution of African American voters in the Democratic and Republican parties and described three waves of Black Republican activity between 1936 and 1980. She noted that during his first eight months in office, President Ford met with more African Americans than any prior president. However, despite Ford's personal actions as president, these were often countered by actions by the Republican Party. Her detailed presentation was followed by excellent questions from the audience, which continued through the reception and well beyond.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

    Between the Lines: The Republican Party at a Racial Crossroads

    Leah Wright Rigeuer, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, opened her presentation by recounting her earlier research at the Ford Library, funded by a travel grant from the Ford Presidential Foundation, and how her findings within the Library's archival collections enriched her dissertation and her subsequent work in the field. She described the remarkable responses to President Ford's nomination of William T. Coleman to a cabinet position in the administration of a party not known for engaging or including the African American community. She went on to describe the historic evolution of African American voters in the Democratic and Republican parties and described three waves of Black Republican activity between 1936 and 1980. She noted that during his first eight months in office, President Ford met with more African Americans than any prior president. However, despite Ford's personal actions as president, these were often countered by actions by the Republican Party. Her detailed presentation was followed by excellent questions from the audience, which continued through the reception and well beyond.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

    Between the Lines: The Republican Party at a Racial Crossroads

    Leah Wright Rigeuer, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, opened her presentation by recounting her earlier research at the Ford Library, funded by a travel grant from the Ford Presidential Foundation, and how her findings within the Library's archival collections enriched her dissertation and her subsequent work in the field. She described the remarkable responses to President Ford's nomination of William T. Coleman to a cabinet position in the administration of a party not known for engaging or including the African American community. She went on to describe the historic evolution of African American voters in the Democratic and Republican parties and described three waves of Black Republican activity between 1936 and 1980. She noted that during his first eight months in office, President Ford met with more African Americans than any prior president. However, despite Ford's personal actions as president, these were often countered by actions by the Republican Party. Her detailed presentation was followed by excellent questions from the audience, which continued through the reception and well beyond.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

    Between the Lines: The Republican Party at a Racial Crossroads

    Leah Wright Rigeuer, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, opened her presentation by recounting her earlier research at the Ford Library, funded by a travel grant from the Ford Presidential Foundation, and how her findings within the Library's archival collections enriched her dissertation and her subsequent work in the field. She described the remarkable responses to President Ford's nomination of William T. Coleman to a cabinet position in the administration of a party not known for engaging or including the African American community. She went on to describe the historic evolution of African American voters in the Democratic and Republican parties and described three waves of Black Republican activity between 1936 and 1980. She noted that during his first eight months in office, President Ford met with more African Americans than any prior president. However, despite Ford's personal actions as president, these were often countered by actions by the Republican Party. Her detailed presentation was followed by excellent questions from the audience, which continued through the reception and well beyond.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

    Between the Lines: The Republican Party at a Racial Crossroads

    Leah Wright Rigeuer, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, opened her presentation by recounting her earlier research at the Ford Library, funded by a travel grant from the Ford Presidential Foundation, and how her findings within the Library's archival collections enriched her dissertation and her subsequent work in the field. She described the remarkable responses to President Ford's nomination of William T. Coleman to a cabinet position in the administration of a party not known for engaging or including the African American community. She went on to describe the historic evolution of African American voters in the Democratic and Republican parties and described three waves of Black Republican activity between 1936 and 1980. She noted that during his first eight months in office, President Ford met with more African Americans than any prior president. However, despite Ford's personal actions as president, these were often countered by actions by the Republican Party. Her detailed presentation was followed by excellent questions from the audience, which continued through the reception and well beyond.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

    Between the Lines: The Republican Party at a Racial Crossroads

    Leah Wright Rigeuer, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, opened her presentation by recounting her earlier research at the Ford Library, funded by a travel grant from the Ford Presidential Foundation, and how her findings within the Library's archival collections enriched her dissertation and her subsequent work in the field. She described the remarkable responses to President Ford's nomination of William T. Coleman to a cabinet position in the administration of a party not known for engaging or including the African American community. She went on to describe the historic evolution of African American voters in the Democratic and Republican parties and described three waves of Black Republican activity between 1936 and 1980. She noted that during his first eight months in office, President Ford met with more African Americans than any prior president. However, despite Ford's personal actions as president, these were often countered by actions by the Republican Party. Her detailed presentation was followed by excellent questions from the audience, which continued through the reception and well beyond.
  • Washington, DC - 10:00am

    Story Time in the ReSource Room for Pre-Schoolers

    Join us for story time designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. November's theme is Thanksgiving.

  • November 12 Saturday

    Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 4:00pm

    “Help! I’m Stuck” Genealogy Consultation

    Not sure where to begin? Has a genealogical problem stumped you? A archivist is available from noon to 4 p.m. to answer your questions.

  • November 10 Thursday

    Washington, DC - 2:00pm

    The Federal Register and the Electoral College

    Learn about the Electoral College in Presidential elections and the Federal Register’s role in disseminating government regulations, proposed rules and notices, and other Presidential documents.

  • November 8 Tuesday

    Kansas City, MO - 6:00am to 7:00pm

    Election Day

    The National Archives at Kansas City is a polling site.

  • November 3 Thursday

    Washington, DC - 7:00pm

    Facing Slavery’s Legacy at Georgetown University

    Adam Rothman, professor of history at Georgetown, discusses the university’s roots in the slave economy of early America and their implications for today.

  • November 1 Tuesday

    Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

    Michael A. Cohen American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division

    Michael Cohen, author and Boston Globe columnist, spoke at the Library before a capacity audience about his new book, American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division, which chronicles the drama and impact of this watershed election that in many ways set the stage for the next half century of American politics. During his well-received and timely talk, Mr. Cohen highlighted the central issues and candidates at the heart of the 1968 election and drew parallels with our current electoral and political landscape. The fully engaged audience asked many questions during the question and answer session and continued the dialogue with our speaker during the book signing and reception following the program.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

    Michael A. Cohen American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division

    Michael Cohen, author and Boston Globe columnist, spoke at the Library before a capacity audience about his new book, American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division, which chronicles the drama and impact of this watershed election that in many ways set the stage for the next half century of American politics. During his well-received and timely talk, Mr. Cohen highlighted the central issues and candidates at the heart of the 1968 election and drew parallels with our current electoral and political landscape. The fully engaged audience asked many questions during the question and answer session and continued the dialogue with our speaker during the book signing and reception following the program.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

    Michael A. Cohen American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division

    Michael Cohen, author and Boston Globe columnist, spoke at the Library before a capacity audience about his new book, American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division, which chronicles the drama and impact of this watershed election that in many ways set the stage for the next half century of American politics. During his well-received and timely talk, Mr. Cohen highlighted the central issues and candidates at the heart of the 1968 election and drew parallels with our current electoral and political landscape. The fully engaged audience asked many questions during the question and answer session and continued the dialogue with our speaker during the book signing and reception following the program.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

    Michael A. Cohen American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division

    Michael Cohen, author and Boston Globe columnist, spoke at the Library before a capacity audience about his new book, American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division, which chronicles the drama and impact of this watershed election that in many ways set the stage for the next half century of American politics. During his well-received and timely talk, Mr. Cohen highlighted the central issues and candidates at the heart of the 1968 election and drew parallels with our current electoral and political landscape. The fully engaged audience asked many questions during the question and answer session and continued the dialogue with our speaker during the book signing and reception following the program.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

    Michael A. Cohen American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division

    Michael Cohen, author and Boston Globe columnist, spoke at the Library before a capacity audience about his new book, American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division, which chronicles the drama and impact of this watershed election that in many ways set the stage for the next half century of American politics. During his well-received and timely talk, Mr. Cohen highlighted the central issues and candidates at the heart of the 1968 election and drew parallels with our current electoral and political landscape. The fully engaged audience asked many questions during the question and answer session and continued the dialogue with our speaker during the book signing and reception following the program.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

    Michael A. Cohen American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division

    Michael Cohen, author and Boston Globe columnist, spoke at the Library before a capacity audience about his new book, American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division, which chronicles the drama and impact of this watershed election that in many ways set the stage for the next half century of American politics. During his well-received and timely talk, Mr. Cohen highlighted the central issues and candidates at the heart of the 1968 election and drew parallels with our current electoral and political landscape. The fully engaged audience asked many questions during the question and answer session and continued the dialogue with our speaker during the book signing and reception following the program.

  • October 26 Wednesday

    Online - 10:00am to 3:00pm

    National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair

    Participate in our biggest genealogy event of the year! The National Archives will host a free, live, two-day virtual Genealogy Fair via webcast on YouTube, offering advice on family history research...

  • October 22 Saturday

    Washington, DC - 12:00pm to 4:00pm

    “Help! I’m Stuck” Genealogy Consultation

    Has a genealogical problem stumped you? Sign up for first-come, first-served 20-minute appointments with archivist Claire Kluskens at the Microfilm Research desk.

  • October 18 Tuesday

    Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

    True Reagan: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters

    James Rosebush presented a fascinating talk at the Ford Library regarding his new book True Reagan: What Makes Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters. He provided the rapt audience with insights gleaned from six years working in very close proximity to President and Mrs. Reagan, serving simultaneously as "point man" managing the President's favorite domestic program fostering public-private partnerships while also serving as Chief of Staff to the First Lady. He referred to Presidents Ford and Reagan as rivals in politics but brothers in leadership, sharing Midwestern values, temperament, character and education.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

    True Reagan: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters

    James Rosebush presented a fascinating talk at the Ford Library regarding his new book True Reagan: What Makes Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters. He provided the rapt audience with insights gleaned from six years working in very close proximity to President and Mrs. Reagan, serving simultaneously as "point man" managing the President's favorite domestic program fostering public-private partnerships while also serving as Chief of Staff to the First Lady. He referred to Presidents Ford and Reagan as rivals in politics but brothers in leadership, sharing Midwestern values, temperament, character and education.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

    True Reagan: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters

    James Rosebush presented a fascinating talk at the Ford Library regarding his new book True Reagan: What Makes Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters. He provided the rapt audience with insights gleaned from six years working in very close proximity to President and Mrs. Reagan, serving simultaneously as "point man" managing the President's favorite domestic program fostering public-private partnerships while also serving as Chief of Staff to the First Lady. He referred to Presidents Ford and Reagan as rivals in politics but brothers in leadership, sharing Midwestern values, temperament, character and education.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

    True Reagan: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters

    James Rosebush presented a fascinating talk at the Ford Library regarding his new book True Reagan: What Makes Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters. He provided the rapt audience with insights gleaned from six years working in very close proximity to President and Mrs. Reagan, serving simultaneously as "point man" managing the President's favorite domestic program fostering public-private partnerships while also serving as Chief of Staff to the First Lady. He referred to Presidents Ford and Reagan as rivals in politics but brothers in leadership, sharing Midwestern values, temperament, character and education.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

    True Reagan: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters

    James Rosebush presented a fascinating talk at the Ford Library regarding his new book True Reagan: What Makes Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters. He provided the rapt audience with insights gleaned from six years working in very close proximity to President and Mrs. Reagan, serving simultaneously as "point man" managing the President's favorite domestic program fostering public-private partnerships while also serving as Chief of Staff to the First Lady. He referred to Presidents Ford and Reagan as rivals in politics but brothers in leadership, sharing Midwestern values, temperament, character and education.
  • Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

    True Reagan: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters

    James Rosebush presented a fascinating talk at the Ford Library regarding his new book True Reagan: What Makes Ronald Reagan Great and Why It Matters. He provided the rapt audience with insights gleaned from six years working in very close proximity to President and Mrs. Reagan, serving simultaneously as "point man" managing the President's favorite domestic program fostering public-private partnerships while also serving as Chief of Staff to the First Lady. He referred to Presidents Ford and Reagan as rivals in politics but brothers in leadership, sharing Midwestern values, temperament, character and education.

  • October 13 Thursday

    Washington, DC - 12:00pm

    The Year of the Tiger—JFK 1962

    Featuring archival images, film footage, and audio recordings from the National Archives and other sources, this new documentary chronicles the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

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