2024
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August 6 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT
Living in Grand Rapids: A Historic Look at Redlining, With Grand Rapids Public Museum
Take a historic look at how housing segregation has shaped Grand Rapids.
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Online - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT
"Of White Ashes" by Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto
Constance and Kent Matsumoto will discuss their award-winning historical novel "Of White Ashes" that was inspired by Kent's parents' survival stories from WWII.
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August 8 Thursday
Yorba Linda, CA - 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PDT
A President Resigns: 50 Years Later
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum presents A President Resigns: 50 Years Later, a virtual panel discussion on the resignation.
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Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
The Day That Rocked America - And Began a New Era
President Ford’s friends and family will reflect on the pivotal events of August 8 and 9, 1974, and discuss how that 24- hour period changed Ford’s family, American politics, and world history.
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August 9 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Ford at 50: Decisions That Defined a Presidency
This original temporary exhibit uses an array of materials from the Museum's collection This original temporary exhibit uses an array of materials from the Museum's collection
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Grand Rapids, MI - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
How a President Can Make a Positive Difference in Our World
Gerald R. Ford historian Richard Norton Smith moderates a discussion with Mike Ford, Steve Ford, Carla Hills, and Albert Zapanta.
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Independence, MO - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CDT
Teacher Appreciation Event
Join the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum – and many other regional museums and historic sites – for Teacher Appreciation Night, an exclusive evening for the whole family to celebrate educators.
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Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Gerald R. Ford 50th Anniversary Celebration with the West Michigan Whitecaps
In honor of President Ford's legacy and his significant contributions to our nation, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum is sponsoring "Gerald R. Ford 50th Anniversary Celebration" at the LMCU Ballpark.
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August 10 Saturday
West Branch, IA - 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT
Honoring Hoover: Family & Historian Roundtable Discussion
Celebrate Herbert Hoover's 150th birthday with a special Q&A event highlighting the lives and legacies of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover.
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August 12 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
Jay Hakes, author of "The Presidents and the Planet"
Carter Museum Theater
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August 15 Thursday
Online - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT
National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Nellie Bly
Meet Nellie Bly, an American journalist who made a name for herself by going undercover to expose and report on the realities of working situations.
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August 16 Friday
Little Rock, AR - 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CDT
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
"Presents for the President: Happy Birthday, President Clinton!" In celebration of President Clinton's 78th birthday, we will highlight the gifts and birthday cards given to him during his administration.
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West Branch, IA - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
Celebrate Herbert Hoover's birthday with Hoover AV Archivist Lynn Smith as she shows newsreel films showing birthday celebrations of the 31st President.
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Little Rock, AR - 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT
Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator
"Presents for the President: Happy Birthday, President Clinton!" In celebration of President Clinton's 78th birthday, we will highlight the gifts and birthday cards given to him during his administration.
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August 17 Saturday
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Atlanta, GA - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
FREE Book Giveaway with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
In commemoration of Mrs. Carter's birthday, we are partnering with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to give out FREE BOOKS to kids!
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Little Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Free Admission at William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
Celebrate President Clinton’s birthday with us on Saturday, August 17! You can tour the museum, including replicas of the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, plus our new exhibit, Commanding the Screen, free of charge!
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Little Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Opening: "Commanding the Screen: The American Presidency in Film and Television"
This exhibit delves into the cinematic portrayal of fictional and non-fictional presidents as symbols of the nation's spirit, values, and historical destiny using original costumes, props, and other memorabilia.
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August 22 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
August 2024 Lunch & Learn
The 2024 Waging Peace programming will explore specific Eisenhower-era initiatives in seeking peace through prosperity, strength, and alliances.
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Independence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT
"Presidential Grave Hunter" by Kurt Deion
Fascinated by the U.S. presidents since age seven, Kurt Deion embarked on a mission to visit each chief executive’s burial site. Both his grave quest and his love of history expanded over time.
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August 26 Monday
Little Rock, AR - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT
What's Next? The Legacy of the "West Wing"
Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack will discuss their new book, “What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service.”
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September 3 Tuesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Lessons From the First Month of the Ford Presidency with Barry Werth and Hank Meijer
50 years after the Supreme Court ruling against Nixon’s claims of executive privilege, his subsequent resignation, Ford’s ascension to power, the conflicts of his first 31 days, and the pardon, we have much to learn
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Independence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT
Truman Book Club "Truman" by David McCullough
Truman Book Club "Truman" by David McCullough
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Atlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
Lawrence Spinelli, author of "Watergate's Unexpected Hero"
"Watergate’s Unexpected Hero: The Life of Peter W. Rodino Jr. tells the story of a legislator whom Washington commentators assumed would cower under national scrutiny."
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September 5 Thursday
Independence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDT
"Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey's Cold War" by Barry Werth
Barry Werth is an award-winning journalist and the acclaimed author of seven books.
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September 8 Sunday
Simi Valley, CA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT
Special Exhibit Closes September 8, 2024- Defending America & The Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI
Join us at the Reagan Library for a fun and informative exhibition on Star Wars – both the real-world technology of SDI, as well as items from the movie phenomenon.
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September 10 Tuesday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
The Pardon with Ken Gormley
Esteemed author and president of Duquesne University, Ken Gormley, will address one of the most controversial decisions ever made by a U.S. President during a turbulent time in American history.
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Online - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic
Author Lindsay M. Chervinsky and Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan will discuss President John Adams and the second US presidency.
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September 13 Friday
Grand Rapids, MI - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT
Exhibit Opening: ArtPrize
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts over 30 artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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September 18 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Panel and Preview: The American Vice President
A preview screening event of the new PBS documentary will be followed by a panel discussion.
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September 23 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
Documentary "Walk the Line" Film Screening
Free Film Screening
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September 26 Thursday
Abilene, KS - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT
September 2024 Lunch & Learn
The 2024 Waging Peace programming will explore specific Eisenhower-era initiatives in seeking peace through prosperity, strength, and alliances.
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Atlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
Bradley Tusk, author of "Vote With Your Phone"
Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy
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September 28 Saturday
Atlanta, GA - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDT
JC100 Film Festival
Help us celebrate President Jimmy Carter’s 100th year with an all-day film festival sponsored by our generous friends at the Plaza Theater and Atlanta Film Society!
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Grand Rapids, MI - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT
Exhibit Closing: ArtPrize
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts over 30 artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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September 30 Monday
Atlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT
Mary Ellen Curtin, author of "She Changed the Nation"
She Changed the Nation: Barbara Jordan’s Life and Legacy in Black Politics
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October 1 Tuesday
Online - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT
Truman Library Book Club
We will read and discuss David McCullough's "Truman" over 3 months
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October 9 Wednesday
Grand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Panel and Film: The American Presidency on Screen
A panel discussion will follow the film screening "The American Presidency on Screen"
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October 10 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Songs That Healed a Nation with Reverend Robert Jones
Join us as Reverend Robert Jones performs and tells the stories of many of America’s most iconic songs of healing.
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October 17 Thursday
Ann Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
The American Presidency on Screen
"The American Presidency on Screen" is a project that seeks to help reverse today's trend toward political polarization that threatens the basic strengths that have underpinned the "great experiment."
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Independence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDT
"Awakening of the Spirit of America" by Paul M. Sparrow
Paul M. Sparrow is a writer, historical consultant, and the former Director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
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November 5 Tuesday
Online - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST
Truman Library Book Club Discussion
We will read and discuss David McCullough's "Truman"
2025
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March 23 Sunday
Little Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Closing: "Commanding the Screen: The American Presidency in Film and Television"
This exhibit delves into the cinematic portrayal of fictional and non-fictional presidents as symbols of the nation's spirit, values, and historical destiny using original costumes, props, and other memorabilia.
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.