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THE COUNSELORS | Resolved: Cash bail will not be required for individuals who are not a flight risk or dangerous

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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On Nov. 17, the Dole Institute of Politics will debut The Counselors, an engaging series featuring two advocates arguing either side of an important national issue. In a cross between a courtroom trial and a debate, the two counselors will present their opposing arguments and call two expert witnesses each to help build their case. […]

EXHIBIT – Remembering Service, Sacrifice, Unity, and Victory: A National Memorial to World War II

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Elizabeth Dole Gallery & Reading Room 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, United States

Remembering Service, Sacrifice, Unity, and Victory: A National Memorial to World War II November 30, 2021-January 30, 2022 Exhibit on display in the Elizabeth Dole Gallery & Reading Room The bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941: The tragedy that prompted US entrance into World War II, calling a whole generation into service, both abroad […]

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The Modern History of Kosovo: Past, Present, and Future

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The modern history of Kosovo is defined by transformative powers that have left an indelible mark on Southeast Europe and around the globe. Please join us for an event centered on the difficulties and optimism that have shaped Kosovo’s past, present, and future. These presenters will bring expertise and personal stories of resilience to a […]

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Kennan and Nitze: Early Cold War Theorists

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Ft. Leavenworth: Kennan and Nitze: Early Cold War Theorists Gates Brown and Dave Mills December 2, 2021 | 3 p.m. Brown and Mills will discuss two of the most influential Cold War theoriest: George Kennan and Paul Nitze, who were exact opposites in strategy and outlook. Kennan was a realist who believed the U.S. should eliminate its […]

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Kansas Day Celebrations

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

Kansas Day Celebrations January 26-February 2 Celebrate Kansas Day all week long at the Dole Institute! Join us during Museum hours Wednesday, January 26 through Wednesday, February 2 – with special emphasis on Saturday, January 29 – to explore Kansas-themed items at Discover with Dole! Make your own special Kansas postcard using historical examples from […]

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Jonathan Abel: “France and Corsica: The Range of Military Operations”

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“France and Corsica: The Range of Military Operations” Dr. Jonathan Abel Wednesday, February 2 | 3 p.m. VIRTUAL EVENT ONLY Most students of French history know Corsica as Napoleon’s birthplace, but France’s involvement on the island stretched throughout the eighteenth century.  Dr. Abel’s talk will illustrate how France conducted activities across the range of military operations […]

2022 | Military Veterans in the Oval Office

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The Presidential Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home. Join notable historians and archivists as they discuss the military service of former U.S. presidents and the relationship of that service to their own politics, leadership, and […]

2022 SPRING | Giants of the Senate

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This semester’s seven-part Discussion Group series, "Giants of the Senate," will be led by author and political consultant Robert Blaemire. The series will discuss former Democratic and Republican Senators, their accomplishments, and their challenges. Featuring former campaign staffers and notable politicos as his guests, Blaemire will lead conversations about times when the Senate and Congress worked […]

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A Conversation on Race, Part V: Tribute to Black History

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Join us for A Conversation on Race, Part V: Tribute to Black History to hear from guests Kevin Willmott, professor, Film & Media Studies; Mark McCormick, director of strategic communications, ACLU of Kansas; Dorthy Pennington, associate professor, Department of Communication Studies; and Shawn Alexander, professor, Department of African & African American Studies. The conversation will be […]

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Rich Barbuto: “Defending New York City in the Early Republic”

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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“Defending New York City in the Early Republic" Rich Barbuto Thursday, March 3, 2022 | 3 p.m. During the American Revolution, New York City was occupied by the British. Thereafter, the city soon became the largest port of the new republic. Threatened again as tensions with Britain reached a fevered pitch, federal, state, and local […]

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The Last Liberal Republican

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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“The Last Liberal Republican" John Roy Price  Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 7 p.m. Join us March 8 at 7 p.m. when author John Roy Price will discuss his book “The Last Liberal Republican: An Insider's Perspective on Nixon's Surprising Social Policy.” During the first Nixon administration, John Roy Price was special assistant to the president of the United States and […]

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Exhibit: What Would a Woman Offer Her Country? Elizabeth Dole’s Ground-breaking, Trail-blazing Life of Service

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Elizabeth Dole Gallery & Reading Room 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, United States

Exhibit: What Would a Woman Offer Her Country? Elizabeth Dole's Ground-breaking, Trail-blazing Life of Service Opening March 18, 2022 After several decades of leadership at the highest levels of U.S. government, Elizabeth Dole asked and answered this pointed question in a 1999 speech she delivered while she contemplated a run for the U.S.presidency. The following […]

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