In 1961, Kansas, with the rest of the United States, found itself at a political, social, and cultural crossroads. Featuring a selection of constituent letters written to then-Congressman Bob Dole […]
In Hansen Hall, visitors can also view two original beams from World Trade Center Tower One, a permanent memorial at the Institute. The two columns were salvaged and presented to the Dole Institute by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in appreciation of Senator Bob Dole’s work with Former President Bill Clinton on the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund for the children of 9/11 victims.
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” -Shirley Chisholm The Bring Your Own Chair project is inspired by Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s words and lifetime […]
2021 Constitution Day program: The Constitution and COVID-19 Lou Mulligan, Sharon Brett, Clay Britton, Brant Laue September 16, 2021 | 7 p.m. As we continue to go through the worst pandemic in […]
2021 Constitution Day program: The Constitution and COVID-19 Lou Mulligan, Sharon Brett, Clay Britton, Brant Laue September 16, 2021 | 7 p.m. As we continue to go through the worst pandemic in […]
The fall 2021 discussion group series will examine how the political issues, leaders, and events of the past couple years have brought us to our current political climate and explore […]
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” -Shirley Chisholm The Bring Your Own Chair project is inspired by Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s words and lifetime of work […]
2021 Journalism & Politics Lecture Bob Dole: A Life in Public Service Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 7 p.m. This year marks 25 years since Senator Bob Dole left the […]
Ft. Leavenworth: Pre-World War I French Military Doctrine and its Consequences Richard Faulkner October 7, 2021 | 3 p.m. In the years prior to World War I, the French military wrestled […]
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman returns to the Institute to discuss his autobiography, “Laughing at Myself: My Education in Congress, on the Farm, and at the Movies,” based […]
Investigative political reporter and author Michael Kranish will join us for our fourth installment of our A Conversation on Race series. He will discuss the life, tribulations, and career of Major Taylor, […]
Ft. Leavenworth: Vo Nguyen Giap and Le Duan: Vietnam’s Victors Martin Clemis November 4, 2021 | 3 p.m. Between 1945 and 1975, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam fought and won two […]
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