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Fort Leavenworth: Angela Riotto and Derek Mallett: “Prisoners of War as Military Intelligence in the Civil War and World War 2″

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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During the Second World War, the US military interrogated over 3,000 German Prisoners of War at a secret facility at Fort Hunt, Virginia. These interrogations offer fascinating perspectives of the German situation in the final year of the war and allow us to evaluate how well American authorities knew its enemy at the time. Derek […]

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Exhibit: September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World

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

  On display from September 6 - September 11, 2022 The Dole Institute will display a special poster exhibition in Simons Media Room from September 6 through September 11, for the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Entitled “September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World,” the exhibit reviews the […]

2022 FALL | Big Stakes, Big Consequences

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Gerald F. Seib will lead this semester’s eight-part Discussion Group Series. Seib is a graduate of the University of Kansas and was a journalist with The Wall Street Journal for almost 45 years. He served as the Journal’s Executive Washington Editor and wrote the weekly “Capital Journal” column for 29 years. He has also reported […]

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President Juan Manuel Santos

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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The Dole Institute of Politics will honor Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia with the 2022 Dole Leadership Prize. The Dole Leadership Prize is a bipartisan award presented annually to an individual who demonstrates the importance of involvement in political and civic affairs. Santos was identified for recognition by the late Senator Bob Dole […]

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2022 Constitution Day program

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Constitution Day at KU Memorial Stadium: (Pre-Game) Date:  September 24, 2022 Time:  TBA Kansas Jayhawks vs. Duke Blue Devils Kansas University Memorial Stadium KU fans are invited to recite the Preamble to the Constitution before the Jayhawks face their opponents.   This is also Family Weekend. The Preamble will be displayed on the video board in […]

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2022 | Sherrie Rollins Westin

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Sherrie Rollins Westin, President of Sesame Workshop, will deliver the fifth Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture, which features women who break barriers, make significant contributions to their fields, and reach positions of leadership. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street. Rollins Westin leads the organization’s efforts to serve vulnerable children through […]

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Fort Leavenworth: Gates Brown: “Implications of the Korean War on US Policy”

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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The Korean War, often described as the Forgotten War, was foundational to the creation of the national defense posture that the United States maintained throughout the Cold War. After World War II, the Truman administration quickly demobilized much of the U.S. military in an effort to return to normalcy and get the United States economy […]

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A Conversation with Kansas County Clerks

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Jamie Shew, Moderator and Panelist, will have a conversation about the responsibilities of a County Clerk, including voting and elections. Jamie Shew, Douglas County Panelists include: Karen Madison, Cowley County Rich Vargo, Riley County Tina Spencer, Marion County The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is dedicated to promoting political and civic participation as well […]

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A New Cold War? America, China, and Russia after the Ukraine War

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Join us at the Dole Institute to hear Professors Ross and Zhang discuss the future of geopolitics after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Is a long-term alignment between Russia and China now inevitable? Is the U.S.-dominated liberal international order giving away to a U.S.-China bipolar order? Should the U.S. work with allies to contain China in […]

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Discover with Dole Fall-ow the Leader

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

Come sit, stay, and play as we kick off our NEW family-friendly activities featuring the Dole family’s first schnauzer, Leader! Make your own Leader headband, learn about wacky political pets, and help tell the story of Leader the dog. The fun begins October 14 and runs through October 23 during museum hours Tuesday – Sunday, […]

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Fort Leavenworth: Sean Kalic: “Espionage during the Cold War”

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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For the duration of the Cold War and even in the aftermath, spies and tales of espionage have captivated the imagination. The fact that the western press occasionally found a “true” story and published its exploits only further fueled the fasciation of the clandestine exploits of the spies on both sides of the Cold War. […]

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The Counselors / Resolved: Felons should be allowed to vote after completing their sentence

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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On November 10, the Dole Institute of Politics will once again host “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 […]

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