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Battle for the Big Top: P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, John Ringling and the Death-Defying Saga of the American C
Bestselling author Les Standiford brings to life a remarkable era when three circus kings—James Bailey, P. T. Barnum, and John Ringling—all vied for control of the vastly profitable American circus.
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The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America’s Judicial Hero
In "The Great Dissenter," Peter S. Canellos tells the story of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan, whose words built the foundations for the legal revolutions of the New Deal and Civil Rights eras.
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Republic of Detours: How the New Deal Paid Broke Writers to Rediscover America.
Scott Borchert will discuss the story of the Federal Writers’ Project—a division of the Works Progress Administration founded to employ jobless writers.
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An American Marriage: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd
Historian Michael Burlingame describes and analyzes why Lincoln had good reason to regret his marriage to Mary Todd.
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Can Congress Reform Itself Again?
A panel of former and current Members of Congress discuss the effect off hyper-partisanship on the way Congress operates.
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The Man I Knew: The Amazing Story of George H.W. Bush’s Post-Presidency
"The Man I Knew" is a vibrant behind-the-scenes look into the ups and downs of heading up the office of a former President by one of the people who knew him best—chief of staff Jean Becker.
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On Juneteenth
In "On Juneteenth," Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed tells the sweeping story of Juneteenth’s integral importance to American history.
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting
Public meeting of the Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee.
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In the Arena: A Memoir of Love, War, and Politics
In his book "In the Arena," Chuck Robb offers a political memoir of his extraordinary life.
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Author Talk "Refuge Must Be Given: Eleanor Roosevelt, the Jewish Plight, and the Founding of Israel" with John Sears
Author Talk: "Refuge Must Be Given: Eleanor Roosevelt, the Jewish Plight, and the Founding of Israel" with John Sears -- in conversation with FDR Library Director Paul Sparrow.