Abigail Adams was famous for her letter to John urging him to “remember the ladies” as a new country and government were developed. John and most of his successors ignored […]
While the ERA did not pass, three first ladies—Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, and Rosalynn Carter all supported the amendment. These women also supported other women’s issues as did several of […]
In the wake of events like September 11 and January 6, the United States government has fortified its system of surveillance for counterterrorism purposes. Questions of legality, privacy, and constitutional […]
"Incheon 1950: The US Amphibious Invasion in the Korean War" Dr. Lou DiMarco Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 3 p.m. The Inchon landings in September 1950 turned the first months […]
Come one, come all, for the Dole Institute’s Easter Egg Roll with Dole! Join us for a morning of family fun, including a White House-style egg roll race, egg hunt, […]
The 2023 Dole Lecture will be held at the Institute on April 25 at 7 p.m. This year’s special guest speakers will be Senators Trent Lott and Tom Daschle. Senators […]
"The Invasions that Weren't: French Efforts to Invade England 1740-1805" Dr. Jonathan Abel Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 3 p.m. Between 1740 and 1815, France and England fought a Second […]
School’s out! The Artist is In! Join us Friday, May 26 to observe Stan Herd at work on our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork on the Dole Institute lawn. There […]
The Dole Institute is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, May 30. Appointments are not required but are preferred. Book your appointment today using Group Code EG22. Thanks to […]
“Operation Dragoon: The Allied Invasion of Southern France in World War II” Dr. Cameron Zinsou Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. Operation Dragoon (formerly Anvil) was one of the […]
Kids and families, come visit the Dole Institute for fun summer activities - scavenger hunts, crafts, games, etc. Including a special opportunity to contribute your own art to our commemorative […]
Russia’s war on Ukraine began 16-months ago, with no end in sight. On 8 June, two scholars of war, Kevin Benson, Ph.D., Colonel, US Army (ret), and Prof. Chris Marsh, […]
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