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### October 8, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDT

## Inside the Vault: National Treasure—Fact or Fiction

Inside the Vault is a new series of monthly virtual public programs. In our first program, the hosts of the National Treasure Hunt podcast examine the Declaration of Independence through the lens of the 2004 film.

## 2024

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September26Thursday
 FacebookTwitterIndependence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDTFilm Screening and Q&A: "American: An Odyssey to 1947"
Join us for a film screening and Q&A session with film director Danny Wu and Laura Williams.
 
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 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDTBradley Tusk, author of "Vote With Your Phone" in conversation with Martin Luther King III
Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy
 
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September27Friday
 FacebookTwitterGrand Rapids, MI - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDTBe Bold Like Betty
Join us and partnering organizations as we host a free event featuring panels of physician specialists, breast cancer survivors and their family, tours of the Mobile Mammography bus, and access to the new exhibit.
 
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September28Saturday
 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. EDTJC 100 Fun Run
1 and 3 mile run to celebrate Jimmy Carter's 100th year! Kindly sponsored by Highland Runners.
 
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 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDTJC100 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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 FacebookTwitterYorba Linda, CA - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PDTRoger Williams 100th Birthday Celebration Concert & Discussion Panel
Celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Pianist to the Presidents!
 
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 FacebookTwitterGrand Rapids, MI - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDTExhibit 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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 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDTJC100 Film Festival
Celebrate President Carter’s 100th birthday with a movie under the stars!Saturday, September 28 @ 8:00pm: Star Wars: A New Hope
 
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September30Monday
 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDTMary 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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October1Tuesday
 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDTPresident Jimmy Carter's 100th Birthday Celebration
Admission is 100 cents to celebrate President Carter's 100 years!Come sign the President's Birthday Book!
 
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 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDTLive Remote Broadcast of "All Things Considered" in celebration of Jimmy Carter's 100th year
Join GPB's Peter Biello for a live remote broadcast of All Things Considered at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
 
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 FacebookTwitterOnline - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDTTruman Library Book Club 
We will read and discuss David McCullough's "Truman" over 3 months
 
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October6Sunday
 FacebookTwitterWashington, DC - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDTJames Baldwin—Born With The Thunder
In a celebration of James Baldwin's centennial, we will show the 1989 documentary "The Price of the Ticket" and host a panel discussion. Presented in partnership with the 2024 March on Washington Film Festival.
 
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October7Monday
 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDTTerry Szuplat, author of "Say It Well"
Author Talk with President Obama's White House speechwriter, Terry Szuplat
 
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October8Tuesday
 FacebookTwitterOnline - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDTInside the Vault: National Treasure—Fact or Fiction
Inside the Vault is a new series of monthly virtual public programs. In our first program, the hosts of the National Treasure Hunt podcast examine the Declaration of Independence through the lens of the 2004 film.
 
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October9Wednesday
 FacebookTwitterGrand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDTPanel and Film: The American Presidency on Screen 
A panel discussion will follow the film screening "The American Presidency on Screen"
 
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October10Thursday
 FacebookTwitterAnn Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDTSongs 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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 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDTAyana Elizabeth Johnson, author of "What If We Get It Right?"
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side.
 
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 FacebookTwitterKansas City, MO - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDTSIGNATURE EVENT: Truman Medal for Economic Policy
Truman Medal for Economic Policy; Proud to announce Thomas Hoenig, honoree.
 
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October12Saturday
 FacebookTwitterWashington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDTLovely One: A Memoir with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
In partnership with the 2024 March on Washington Film Festival, we will host a conversation between podcaster Kai Wright and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
 
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October13Sunday
 FacebookTwitterSimi Valley, CA - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDTSpecial Exhibit Closes October 13, 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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October15Tuesday
 FacebookTwitterIndependence, MO - 4:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDTNational History Day workshop
Rights and Responsibilities in the 20th Century
 
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 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDTNathan Thrall, author of "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama"
Pulitzer Prize winner Nathan Thrall presents his acclaimed book, “A Day in the Life of Abed Salama.” Hosted by Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum and the Carter Center Human Rights Program.
 
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 FacebookTwitterWashington, DC - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDTBlack in Appalachia
Sit in on a live-recorded episode of the Black in Appalachia podcast. Enkeshi El-Amin will lead a discussion on Black life in Eastern Kentucky's coal communities with scholars William H. Turner and Karida Brown.
 
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October16Wednesday
 FacebookTwitterIndependence, MO - 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDTWhite Glove Wednesdays
Get up close and personal with some of the most unique artifacts at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum on Wednesday, October 16.
 
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 FacebookTwitterOnline - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDTTeaching About Elections with Political Cartoons from the National Archives
In this virtual professional development workshop for grade 6–12 educators, discover how classic political cartoons can engage students in studying elections and understanding their role in civic life. 
 
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October17Thursday
 FacebookTwitterGrand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDTGrand Rapids Champions Women's Rights: LVW, Betty Ford, and the ERA
Dr. Liette Gidlow of Wayne State University explores the development of the League of Women Voters in Grand Rapids and First Lady Betty Ford's historic membership during the fight for the ERA.
 
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 FacebookTwitterAnn Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDTThe 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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 FacebookTwitterIndependence, 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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October18Friday
 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDTFilm Screening & Discussion - "The American Presidency on the Screen"
Discussion to follow screening
 
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October23Wednesday
 FacebookTwitterOnline - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CDTVirtual Open House for Educators: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Presented in partnership with The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum and The White House Historical Association
 
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October24Thursday
 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDTMegan Gorman, author of "All the Presidents' Money"
Author and financial expert Megan Gorman to discuss her new book, All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money.
 
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October27Sunday
 FacebookTwitterSimi Valley, CA - 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PDTExhibit Closing: The Pope and The President
Join us between August 31 and October 27, 2024, as the Reagan Library brings to the public an all-new special exhibition, The Pope and The President: Bringing Hope to the World. 
 
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October29Tuesday
 FacebookTwitterWashington, DC - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDTKeeping the Republic: A Defense of American Constitutionalism
Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan will join authors Dennis Hale and Marc Landy to discuss their recent book, "Keeping the Republic: A Defense of the American Constitutionalism."
 
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 FacebookTwitterIndependence, MO - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CDTAscent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World
Spanning the years of transition, 1944 to 1948, Ascent to Power illuminates Truman's struggles to emerge as president in his own right.
 
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 FacebookTwitterOnline - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDTJim Barger Jr. & Dr. Carlton Hicks, authors of "Jimmy Carter: River & Dreams"
Carter Library
 
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October30Wednesday
 FacebookTwitterAnn Arbor, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDTThe Legacy of President Ford and His Friendship with President Carter
Distinguished professor at Francis Marion University and celebrated author, Dr. Scott Kaufman, will talk about Gerald Ford’s legacy and his special relationship with Jimmy Carter.
 
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October31Thursday
 FacebookTwitterGrand Rapids, MI - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDTThe Legacy of President Ford and His Friendship with President Carter
Distinguished professor at Francis Marion University and celebrated author, Dr. Scott Kaufman, will talk about Gerald Ford’s legacy and his special relationship with Jimmy Carter.
 
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November5Tuesday
 FacebookTwitterOnline - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CSTTruman Library Book Club Discussion
We will read and discuss David McCullough's "Truman" 
 
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November8Friday
 FacebookTwitterSimi Valley, CA - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PSTExhibit Opening: Eyes of Freedom
Visit the Reagan Library to view our new special exhibition, Eyes of Freedom, a traveling memorial dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of all who answer our nation’s call.
 
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November14Thursday
 FacebookTwitterIndependence, MO - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CSTAUTHOR EVENT & BOOK SIGNING: Molly Guptill Manning
Join us for a reception and author event with the author of "The War of Words: How America’s GI Journalists Battled Censorship and Propaganda to Help Win WWII."
 
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November18Monday
 FacebookTwitterOnline - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ESTInside the Vault: Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War 
Join us to hear from Donald L. Miller, World War II expert and author of "Masters of the Air," and Kirk Saduski, co-producer of the related Apple TV+ miniseries.
 
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November19Tuesday
 FacebookTwitterOnline - 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ESTNew Deal-Era Photographs Within the Holdings of the Still Picture Branch
Know Your Records: This overview of Still Picture Branch holdings will focus on New Deal arts and culture programs, public works programs, rural and farm assistance, and land and wildlife conservation.
 
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November30Saturday
 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ESTExhibition closing: "100 Portraits for 100 Years of Jimmy Carter"
September 21st - November 30th
 
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December7Saturday
 FacebookTwitterAtlanta, GA - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ESTFree Family Day
FREE museum admission all day with special activities, performances and a book giveaway between 10am and 2 pm.
 
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December8Sunday
 FacebookTwitterSimi Valley, CA - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PSTExhibit Closing: Eyes of Freedom
Visit the Reagan Library to view our new special exhibition, Eyes of Freedom, a traveling memorial dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of all who answer our nation’s call.
 

## 2025

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March23Sunday
 FacebookTwitterLittle Rock, AR - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDTExhibit 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.
 

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