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We the Women


The National Archives Foundation will host an after-hours event with Jazz Age–themed activities and live music. Find an Event

The Emancipation Proclamation: Origins, Impact, and Legacy


How did the Emancipation Proclamation come about, what was its impact on the Civil War, and what is its legacy? Find an Event

Nixon Legacy Forum—Bridging the Branches: How Nixon Worked With a Democratic Congress


A distinguished panel of Nixon administration alumni discuss how Nixon and his congressional relations staff governed in a combative atmosphere similar to today. Find an Event

Remembering Vietnam: Medics, Corpsmen, and Nurses


In partnership with the National Library of Medicine, a panel of Vietnam veterans and historians will recount their experiences and explain the duties of medical personnel in Vietnam.  Find an Event

Hands-on Adult Workshop: Native American Dance


Explore dance, music, culture, heritage and see some of the many records in our holdings that tell Native American stories. Find an Event

11th Annual McGowan Forum on Women in Leadership: Women in Foreign Service


Leaders—ambassadors, diplomats, and academics—will discuss their experiences, explore critical viewpoints, and offer advice to young women entering the field of American foreign service. Find an Event

Story Time for Pre-schoolers and Adults


Join us for story time designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and accompanying adults. Find an Event

We Can Do It! American Women in History


From Amelia Earhart and Laura Ingalls Wilder to Sacajawea and Susan B. Anthony, this play celebrates the courageous, confident women who have helped shape our country. Find an Event

The Trouble with Minna: A Case of Slavery and Emancipation in the Antebellum North


In this intriguing book, history professor Hendrik Hartog uses a forgotten 1840 case to explore the regime of gradual emancipation that took place in New Jersey Find an Event

Betty Ford: The Real Deal


In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of First Lady Betty Ford’s birth, join us for the screening of the 2009 PBS documentary that profiles Betty Ford.
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