Past Events
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October 8 Thursday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
"Wild About Harry"
"Commemorate the 75th anniversary of Truman’s presidency with the annual Wild About Harry celebration, taking place virtually for the first time ever."
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October 7 Wednesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Teaching with Hispanic-Latinx Primary Sources
As part of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, this webinar for educators will demonstrate how to find and utilize National Archives primary sources in the classroom.
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October 5 Monday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
A Virtual Convsation with Secretary Betsy DeVos
Reagan Institute Summit on Education’s keynote address by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos where she discusses the Constitution, learning in the COVID pandemic, and advancing civics curriculum in the classrooms.
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October 1 Thursday
Online - 3:00pm
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
VIRTUAL -- Authors Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discuss their book, "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III." Joel Westphal, Deputy Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, moderates the discussion. -
Online - 1:00pm
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
VIRTUAL -- Authors Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discuss their book, "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III." Joel Westphal, Deputy Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, moderates the discussion. -
Online - 11:00am
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
VIRTUAL -- Authors Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discuss their book, "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III." Joel Westphal, Deputy Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, moderates the discussion.
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September 30 Wednesday
Online - 3:00pm
Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace
VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. -
Online - 1:00pm
Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace
VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Carville’s Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice
In "Carville's Cure," PamFessler discusses the unknown story of the only leprosy colony in the continental United States and the thousands of Americans who were exiled and hidden away. -
Online - 11:00am
Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace
VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
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September 24 Thursday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers
David M. Rubenstein distills the leadership principles and philosophies of the world's highest performing leaders in "How to Lead." -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn with Author James Worthen
Author James Worthen presents his new book "George Humphrey, Charles Wilson, and Eisenhower's War on Spending" during this month's Lunch & Learn session.
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September 23 Wednesday
Kansas City, MO - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual Constitution Day Program with Park University
Virtual program with Park University.
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September 17 Thursday
Online - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy Is Supposed to Work
Ben Sheehan provides an entertaining and accessible guide that explains what the Constitution actually lays out while putting it in modern-day English so that it can be understood. -
Online - 2:00pm to 2:45pm
Student Program: The Charters of Freedom: Building a More Perfect Union
Students, classes, and families can join us for this interactive learning program to discover the purpose of Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, and why are they important. -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Electoral College and the Constitution
A Constitution Day virtual program in partnership with the Association of Former Members of Congress.
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September 16 Wednesday
Online - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America’s Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe
The Truman Presidential Library and Museum and the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education present Rebecca Erbelding, author of Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America’s Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe. -
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Teaching the Charters of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights
Educators can join the National Archives in this hands-on session to discover resources for teaching about the founding documents of the United States. -
Online - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Researching World War II Spanish Posters at the National Archives
During World World War II, the U.S. Government hired Hispanic artists to illustrate posters targeted at fostering a united front against the Axis Powers.
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September 15 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
19 & ‘52: Ike, Women, and Equality
19 & ‘52: Ike, Women, and Equality is a virtual panel discussion celebrating the 19th Amendment Centennial. -
Online - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
75th Anniversary - Truman Trivia with Harold Ivan Smith - Virtual Event
How much do you know about Harry Truman? Test your knowledge of the 33rd president in an interactive webinar featuring Harold Ivan Smith. -
Online - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
America’s Re-Appreciation of Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower scholars will discuss the former President's legacy in a program connected to the formal dedication of The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, DC. -
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
The Paratrooper Generals: Matthew Ridgway, Maxwell Taylor, and the American Airborne from D-Day through Normandy
Mitchell Yockelson’s "The Paratrooper Generals" is the first book to explore in depth the significant roles Matthew Ridgway and Maxwell Taylor played on D-Day.
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September 11 Friday
Online - 9:00am to 10:00am
75th Anniversary - Sneak Preview of the Truman Library’s Transformation - Virtual Event
"Preview the largest renovation in Truman Library history with a special virtual tour of the construction project. No hard hat required!"
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September 10 Thursday
Online - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
75th Anniversary - Sneak Preview of the Truman Library’s Transformation - Virtual Event
"Preview the largest renovation in Truman Library history with a special virtual tour of the construction project. No hard hat required!"
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September 8 Tuesday
Online - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ike Book Talk: "Warriors Don't Cry"
"Warriors Don't Cry" is the focus of this book club chat.
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September 1 Tuesday
Independence, MO - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
75th Anniversary - ‘Unconditional Surrender’ - Virtual Event
Richard B. Frank will discuss his latest book Tower of Skulls: A History of the Asia-Pacific War. Frank will discuss the Pacific Theater in World War II in honor of the anniversary of the end of the war. -
Online - 3:00pm
Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace
VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. -
Online - 1:00pm
Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace
VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. -
Online - 11:00am
Countdown 1945 with Chris Wallace
VIRTUAL --On September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the US Navy battleship the USS Missouri, World War II was officially over. To mark this momentous event, the Greatest Generation Day Committee virtually hosted veteran journalist Chris Wallace to discuss his book, Countdown 1945.Countdown 1945 delivers a behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading to the bombing on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
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August 31 Monday
Online - 3:00pm
Betty Ford and the Equal Rights Amendment
VIRTUAL -- As part of the National Archives celebration of the 19th Amendment Centennial, archivist Elizabeth Druga and curator Don Holloway presented a virtual afternoon chat about Betty Ford's support of the Equal Rights Amendment. They discussed her advocacy for women's rights and how her personal experiences shaped the way she approached this issue. -
Online - 1:00pm
Betty Ford and the Equal Rights Amendment
VIRTUAL -- As part of the National Archives celebration of the 19th Amendment Centennial, archivist Elizabeth Druga and curator Don Holloway presented a virtual afternoon chat about Betty Ford's support of the Equal Rights Amendment. They discussed her advocacy for women's rights and how her personal experiences shaped the way she approached this issue. -
Online - 11:00am
Betty Ford and the Equal Rights Amendment
VIRTUAL -- As part of the National Archives celebration of the 19th Amendment Centennial, archivist Elizabeth Druga and curator Don Holloway presented a virtual afternoon chat about Betty Ford's support of the Equal Rights Amendment. They discussed her advocacy for women's rights and how her personal experiences shaped the way she approached this issue.
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August 27 Thursday
Online - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn: Politics on the Platform
This program is part of a series celebrating the Women's Suffrage Centennial.
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August 26 Wednesday
Online - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All
In "Vanguard," historian Martha S. Jones offers a new history of African American women’s political lives in America. -
Online - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Women’s Suffrage Conversation with Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, and Sojourner Truth
Mark the centennial of the 19th Amendment with a conversation with Soujourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Alice Paul. -
Simi Valley, CA - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Community Blood Drive
Please register at redcross.org or contact jennymandel@me.com
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August 20 Thursday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
A Virtual Conversation with Dr. Jamel Wright
Dr. Jamel Wright, president of President Reagan's alma mater Eureka College, will discuss Reagan’s formative years at Eureka, Reagan’s early advocacy for racial equality, and the facing COVID-19 challenges. -
Online - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Young Learners Program: Meet Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Meet suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton in this live event from our Young Learners Program.
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August 13 Thursday
Online - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
A Virtual Conversation with Congressman Carl Curbeloos
Cong. Curbelo, Reprensentative from Florida's 26th district, will discuss a conservative's approach to climate change and how his bipartisan approach to politics stems from Reaganite principles.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.