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Family Histories and Beyond: Investigations in 1950 U.S. Census Sheets
Join a panel of experts from leading libraries across the United States as they show us how the newly opened 1950 Census can help extend, expand, and enrich the picture we draw from genealogical investigations.
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The Abyss: Nuclear Crisis Cuba 1962
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Fierce and Fearless: Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Woman of Color in Congress
Authors Judy Tzu-Chun Wu and Gwendolyn Mink discuss Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress.
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The Queen and the U.S.A. - Special Rebroadcast
On the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II's reign as queen of England, authors H. Edward Mann, Ellen M. LeCompt, and Jacques J. Moore, Jr., describe the queen’s special relationship with America.
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Becoming America: How We Gained and Secured Freedom and Self-Government
This lecture series is being presented by the National Archives and the Center for Civics Education at Concordia University Irvine.
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Sports and Women: Telling the Stories of the Quest for Equality
Pioneering writers and filmmakers share their experiences in breaking barriers for women in sports and speak to the challenging issues faced by women at the highest levels of athletic performance.
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Poise, Professionalism, and a Little Luck: The Cuban Missile Crisis 1962
A panel discussion will illustrate how the history of the Cuban Missile Crisis has changed as new sources of previously classified information have been released in the 60 years since the crisis.
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Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence
Historian and former CIA officer Nicholas Reynolds uncovers the definitive history of American intelligence during World War II, illuminating its key role in securing victory.
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Major League Rebels: Baseball Battles Over Workers’ Rights and American Empire
Peter Dreier, co-author of "Major League Rebels," will present a history of the baseball reformers and revolutionaries who challenged their sport and society.
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From Independence to the U.S. Constitution: Reconsidering the Critical Period of American History
How did the pre-Constitution United States work? What were the possibilities and opportunities? Editors Douglas Bradburn and Christopher R. Pearl examine this critical period in American history.