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Dr. Geoff Babb: “War in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, December 1941-May 1942”

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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“War in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, December 1941-May 1942” Dr. Geoff Babb Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. In December 1941, from Wake Island to Burma, Japanese forces overran and overwhelmed key allied bases and facilities. British, American, Dutch, and Chinese forces were unable to stop the onslaught. By May 1941, the Dutch East Indies, […]

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Discover with Dole: Celebrate Kansas Day

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Celebrate Kansas Day all week long at the Dole Institute! Join us Friday, January 26 – Sunday, February 4, with special open hours on Jan. 29 for a Kansas Day themed Discover with Dole. Learn about Kansas by making your own special Kansas postcard using historical examples from the Dole Archives, explore the state seal […]

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World Leaders in Wartime: George Marshall

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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General George C. Marshall is arguably one of the most influential American military men to have ever lived. However, he is not known for his battlefield accomplishments, but rather his organizational and diplomatic achievements. From 1939 to his retreat from public life in 1951, Marshall shepherded first the U.S. Army, then the State Department, and […]

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Grappling with the Nation’s Pressing Fiscal Challenges

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Featuring Spring 2024 visiting Fellows Rachel Snyderman and Emily Wielk The U.S. fiscal house stands on shaky ground. Marked by a federal debt that has eclipsed $34 trillion, growing annual deficits, persistent inflation, and rising interest costs, Americans are increasingly frustrated by both the risks they present as well as the partisan gridlock in Washington […]

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Beyond KU: D.C. Internships

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Are you a current KU student considering a DC internship? Join us as we interview a panel of four former KU students and Student Advisory Board members as they talk about their internships in D.C. and how these experiences moved their careers forward.   The program is presented in partnership with the KU Career Center […]

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Bolstering Elections Administration: A Conversation with State and Local Officials

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Join the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate for a conversation with Kansas election officials Jamie Shew, Douglas County Clerk, and Scott Schwab, Kansas Secretary of State, about the state of election administration in Kansas, including the challenges they face, and how they might […]

2024 SPRING | Obstacles and Opportunities: Tackling Sustainability in Kansas

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Our Spring 2024 Discussion Group series, "Obstacles and Opportunities: Tackling Sustainability in Kansas," will be a four-part series moderated by Kansas Rural Center Board Member Karen Willey. The series was created alongside Discussion Group Coordinators Braiden Bangalan and Rachel Creighton by engaging with members of the Dole Institute's Student Advisory Board to determine which topics […]

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World Leaders in Wartime: Winfield Scott and Joint Warfare in 1847-1848

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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In March of 1847 General Winfield Scott led the first large-scale joint operation in U.S. history. Seeking to compel a favorable conclusion to the ongoing war with Mexico, the veteran U.S. Army commander developed an ad hoc partnership with the U.S. Navy to conduct an amphibious landing and assault on the fortress city of Veracruz […]

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Kansas Speaks: the Crossroads of Policy and Public Opinion

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Discover the intersection of policy and public opinion at the Spring Student Advisory Board Program moderated by SAB Coordinator Allie Haggar featuring a panel of Kansas Speaks Contributor Dr. Alexandra Middlewood, as well as Rep. Christina Haswood and Rep. Nick Hoheisel, two legislative members of the Kansas Future Caucus, representing both Republican and Democrat perspectives. […]

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The 2024 Easter Egg Roll with Dole

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States

Come one, come all, for the Dole Institute’s Easter Egg Roll with Dole! Join us on Saturday, March 30, for a morning of family fun, including a White House-style egg roll race, egg hunt, games, crafts, and more. The event is free and open to the public, and will go on rain or shine.   […]

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World Leaders in Wartime: King Henry II

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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King Henry II of England (reigned 1154-1189) was the most powerful European monarch of his day, husband to Eleanor of Aquitaine, and father to two successors: Richard the Lionheart and King John. Over the course of 35 years, he successfully warred against neighbors in the Isles and on the Continent, expanding his domains to create […]

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