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  • Dr. Angela Riotto

    Dr. Angela Riotto: “The Union Invasion of Mississippi in 1863”

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    "The Union Invasion of Mississippi in 1863" Dr. Angela Riotto Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 3 p.m. Dr. Angela Riotto will discuss the Union invasion of Mississippi as part of the Vicksburg Campaign. The city of Vicksburg was the last major Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. After several failed attempts to capture the city […]

  • Left: Stacy A. Cordery Right: Nancy Kegan Smith

    First Ladies, Women’s Rights and Suffrage

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    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 that plea until the early 20th century. This program looks at the women who supported women’s rights, those who could have supported but chose not […]

  • Left: Bob Bostock Right: Myra G. Gutin

    First Ladies, the ERA and Beyond

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    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 their successors. This program explores some of the little-known efforts of first ladies to move women’s rights forward. Moderated by Dole Institute Director Audrey Coleman, […]

  • 2023 SAB Program: National Security in the Age of Surveillance

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    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 rights have swirled around the topic of national security for decades, especially in recent years. Laws such as the Patriot Act have become synonymous with […]

  • Dr. Lou DiMarco

    Dr. Lou DiMarco “Incheon 1950: The US Amphibious Invasion in the Korean War”

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    "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 of the Korean War from a national disaster in US national security policy into a great military victory of the West over Communism. It was […]

  • Easter Egg Role with Dole

    Easter Egg Roll with Dole

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

    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, games, crafts, and more. The event is free (no RSVP or tickets needed) and open to the public and will go on rain or shine. […]

  • Senators Trent Lott and Tom Daschle

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    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 Lott and Daschle were longtime colleagues of Senator Bob Dole. Collectively the three represent 28 years of service as Minority or Majority Leader in the […]

  • Dr. Jonathan Abel

    Dr. Jonathan Abel: “The Invasions that Weren’t: French Efforts to Invade England 1740-1805”

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    "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 Hundred Year War for hegemony in Europe and colonial spaces. During that period, France tried repeatedly to invade England, but its military could never manage […]

  • Landmark Work Day

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

    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 will be activities and games for all ages inside and outside the Dole Institute galleries. Kids can contribute a drawing which will become part of […]

  • Blood Drive

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

    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 our partnership with the Community Blood Center of Kansas City.

  • Dr. Cameron Zinsou

    Dr. Cameron Zinsou: “Operation Dragoon: The Allied Invasion of Southern France in World War II”

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    “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 most contentious Allied operations undertaken during the Second World War. It was also the most successful amphibious assault of the conflict. This lecture reveals the […]

  • Landmark Activity Days

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

    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 Bob Dole tribute earthwork! Your artwork will be laid into the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole's 100th […]