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Civic Learning Week Opening Forum
Civic Learning Week kicks off with a forum in Washington, DC, to encourage a national dialogue about why civic education is needed more than ever.
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The Story of Five Men’s Heroism and Sacrifice: 80 Years After the Sinking of the USAT Dorchester
Almost three-fourths of those on board the Army transport ship "Dorchester" perished when it was sunk in 1943, but a number of survivors credited the efforts of the "Four Chaplains" and a Coast Guard cook.
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Sports in the Archives
Play ball! Participate in family-friendly activities associated with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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The Bill of Rights and You!
We're celebrating the Bill of Rights all month long with civics-themed activities in the Boeing Learning Center!
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Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe
David Maraniss's book "Path Lit by Lightning" tells the story of Jim Thorpe, a member of the Sac and Fox Nation who rose to fame for his athletic prowess. Anita Thorpe, Jim Thorpe's granddaughter, will attend.
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Special Film Screening in Commemoration of Veterans Day
In commemoration of Veterans Day, we will screen two classic U.S. Government–produced films from the Second World War: "The Battle of Midway" and "Prelude to War."
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"All American: The Power of Sports" Curator Lecture
Join the curator for an an illustrated lecture on the conception, research, and execution of the exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports."
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Show Trial: Hollywood, HUAC, and the Birth of the Blacklist
In "Show Trial," Thomas Doherty takes us behind the scenes of the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings into alleged Communist subversion in the movie industry.
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Sports in the Archives Family Day
Join us at the National Archives as we explore the wide world of sporting with our new exhibit "All American: The Power of Sports" and participate in exciting family activities.
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37 Words
In partnership with ESPN, we present a screening of episode one of the documentary 37 Words, which tells the inspiring story of Title IX. Olympic Gold Medal–winning swimmer Donna De Verona will speak.