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Ties That Bound: Founding First Ladies and Slaves
Author Marie Jenkins Schwartz examines the relationships that developed between the First Ladies and their slaves.
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“Help! I’m Stuck” Genealogy Consultation
Has a genealogical problem stumped you? Sign up for first-come, first-served 20-minute appointments at the Microfilm Research desk on Saturday.
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Story Time in the ReSource Room for Preschoolers and Adults
Story time, designed for 3- to 5-year-olds, gives children the opportunity to practice listening skills, sing songs, and make crafts. May’s theme is “The Race to Space.”
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African American Soldiers in the Great War
Explore the history of African American soldiers in World War I through the photographic holdings in the National Archives.
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The Battle for the Bill of Rights: An Adult Workshop
Take on the role of one of the members of the Constitutional Convention, and re-live the debate over the Bill of Rights.
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The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families
Adrian Miller vividly tells the stories of the African Americans who worked in the Presidential food service for every First Family since George and Martha Washington
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JFK100: ReSource Room Activities for the JFK Centennial
Mark John F. Kennedy’s centennial by examining his Presidency and legacy at home, abroad, and in space exploration.
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JFK100—JFK: A Vision for America
Stephen Kennedy Smith and Douglas Brinkley discuss their book, "JFK: A Vision for America."
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Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) Appellants Forum
This event will provide an opportunity for ISCAP appellants and agency mandatory declassification review (MDR) offices to more fully understand the functions and workload of the ISCAP.
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Featured Activity in ReSource Room: DC Compensated Emancipation Act
The DC Compensated Emancipation Act freed approximately 3,100 enslaved people and allowed former slaveholders to petition the Government for compensation.