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SUMMARY:America at 250 Special Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate America at 250 with three special exhibits highlighting the Declaration of Independence\, Kansas\, and the last major commemoration of America’s founding. Experience these special exhibits starting Feb. 16\, on display in the Elizabeth Dole Gallery & Reading Room. \nDeclaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy uses primary sources to illustrate how Americans and people across the world have been inspired by the Declaration of Independence in their pursuit of equality and self-determination. This special exhibit was developed by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. \nSpirit of ’76 features original artifacts from the Dole Archives that highlight the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations\, which commemorated 200 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. \nKansas in 1776 provides insight into what the Kansas landscape looked like while the Founding Fathers penned the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This special exhibit was developed by Humanities Kansas. \n  \n \nThis exhibit is presented in partnership with Humanities Kansas
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/america-at-250-special-exhibits/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dwell in Possibility: Space Exploration in the Dole Archives
DESCRIPTION:Throughout his career in public service\, Senator Bob Dole saw the rapid expansion of our nation’s space program\, including the Apollo 11 moon landing\, the Space Shuttle program\, and the Hubble Space Telescope project. \nDrawing on the themes found in the 2026-27 KU Common Book\, Orbital by Samantha Harvey\, this special exhibit showcases documents\, photographs\, and other artifacts from the Dole Archives illustrating America’s history in space exploration. \nLearn more about the KU Common Book program →
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/dwell-in-possibility-space-exploration-in-the-dole-archives/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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SUMMARY:September 11\, 2001: The Day That Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of the anniversary of the September 11\, 2001\, attacks\, the Dole Institute will be displaying a special memorial poster exhibit\, “September 11\, 2001: The Day That Changed the World\,” developed by the 9/11 Memorial Museum with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nThe exhibit reviews the events of the day\, highlights personal experiences\, and invites reflections from all patrons. Guests can also view the Institute’s permanent September 11 Memorial in Hansen Hall\, featuring two original beams from World Trade Center Tower 1. \nPlan your visit to the Dole Institute’s Museum & Galleries → \n  \n\n  \nThis special exhibit was produced by the 9/11 Memorial Museum with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/september-11-exhibit-2026/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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