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Service Above Self: Women Veterans in American Politics

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Erika Cornelius Smith will discuss her book, “Service above Self: Women Veterans in American Politics,” which tells the stories of women who served in or adjacent to the U.S. military and how they translated those experiences into elected office. The book is the first analysis of how women transitioned from national defense to public service--and […]

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Fort Leavenworth: Nate Jennings: “Countering Diverse Threats in the Republic of Texas”

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From 1836 to 1845, after gaining independence at the Battle of San Jacinto, the Republic of Texas faced nearly insurmountable security dilemmas as it struggled to both protect and aggrandize territory across the lower Great Plains. While this included constant warfare against a variety of American Indian tribes that excelled in mobile raiding along expansive […]

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Honoring the first anniversary of Senator Bob Dole’s passing

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

The Dole Institute will be open on Monday, December 5 On Monday, December 5, the Dole Institute of Politics will mark the first anniversary of Senator Bob Dole’s passing with music and reflection, as well as the debut of a newly renovated permanent exhibit case dedicated to his post-political service and passing. The museum will […]

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2022 Kansas Post-Election Conference

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Dole Institute Director Emeritus Bill Lacy returns to moderate this comprehensive biennial conference that delves into the key strategies of elections. The Kansas Post-Election Conference follows each Kansas election and features political experts, journalists, and campaign officials who analyze how and why elections were won and lost, and what that will mean for the next […]

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2022 National Post-Election Conference (Session 1)

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Dole Institute Director Emeritus Bill Lacy returns to moderate this comprehensive biennial conference that delves into the key strategies of elections. The National Post-Election Conference follows each national election and features political experts, state and national strategists, pollsters, journalists, and campaign officials who analyze how and why elections were won and lost, and what that […]

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2022 National Post-Election Conference (Session 2)

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Dole Institute Director Emeritus Bill Lacy returns to moderate this comprehensive biennial conference that delves into the key strategies of elections. The National Post-Election Conference follows each national election and features political experts, state and national strategists, pollsters, journalists, and campaign officials who analyze how and why elections were won and lost, and what that […]

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Discover with Dole – Kansas Day Celebrations

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

Celebrate Kansas Day all week long at the Dole Institute! Join us Tuesday, January 24 – Sunday February 5, with special emphasis on Jan. 29 for Discover with Dole! View our beautiful field of outdoor sunflowers, make your own special Kansas postcard using historical examples from the Dole Archives, and explore the state seal and […]

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Evolution of the Modern First Lady – How We Got from Lady Washington to Dr. Biden

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Since George Washington made it clear that Martha was his partner in the presidency by providing her with her own schedule of meetings and having her serve as hostess and surrogate, first ladies have each defined the role as it best suited their backgrounds, personalities, the times, and their husbands’ views of the role. Some […]

2023 | First Ladies as Presidential Partners

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Join moderator Diana Carlin for this year's series, which underscores the two-person nature of the presidency and the influence first ladies have on their husbands’ administrations, women’s issues, and U.S. culture. The series is moderated by Diana Carlin, professor emerita of communication at St. Louis University, where she taught a course on women in politics […]

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Dr. Bill Nance: “Brittany to the Elbe: 9th Army’s Invasion of Europe in World War II”

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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"Brittany to the Elbe: 9th Army's Invasion of Europe in World War II" Dr. Bill Nance Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 3 p.m. While the 1944-45 campaign to liberate France is well known in general detail, many of the specifics are unclear. In this talk, we will explore the liberation of Western Europe through the […]

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First Ladies and Power – Influential First Ladies You Might Not Know Much About

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Anyone asked to list the top first ladies usually draws on their own experience studying or knowing about the women during their lifetimes. A few first ladies were far more powerful than history classes typically reveal. This program centers on three of those women: Sarah Polk, Florence Harding, and Edith Wilson and the power they […]

2023 SPRING | Building Democracy in the 21st Century

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“Building Democracy in the 21st Century” is led by Qëndrim Gashi, Ambassador of Kosovo to France (2016 – 2021). Qëndrim Gashi is an associate professor at the University of Prishtina and was Kosovo’s Ambassador to France from 2016 until 2021. He has served in supervisory boards of various private and state institutions and think tanks […]

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