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SUMMARY:ERA in the Heartland: Ratification and Reconsideration in Kansas\, 1973-1980
DESCRIPTION:Experience ERA in the Heartland before the exhibit closes this month! The last day to visit this exhibit is March 9. Plan your visit to the Dole Institute’s Museum & Galleries by visiting our website.\nIn the early 1970s states raced to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment after it was passed in Congress. It seemed inevitable that the legislation\, granting equal rights to men and women\, would become the 27th amendment to the United States Constitution. Grassroots movements – for and against the amendment – mobilized swiftly in response. Highlighting the voices of ordinary Kansans\, this exhibit explores the dialogue surrounding the adoption of the ERA in our state and its legacy today. \nThis exhibit is based on University of Kansas history and journalism student Alexandra Haggar’s Honors thesis: “Rescind ERA: The Failed Efforts in Kansas to Rescind Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment\, 1973-1980.” \n  \n \nThis exhibit is presented in partnership with the KU Department of History and with special thanks to Dr. Marie Grace Brown. \nThis exhibit features materials from the Kenneth Spencer Research Library at the University of Kansas.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/era-in-the-heartland-ratification-and-reconsideration-in-kansas-1973-1980/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Dole Gallery & Reading Room\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Jimmy Carter: A Special Memorial Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Senator Bob Dole was proud that President Jimmy Carter participated in the Dole Institute’s dedication in 2003\, in a significant demonstration of bipartisan leadership. Lifelong public servants\, President Carter and Senator Dole knew America works best when we work together to seek common ground for the common good. \nJoin the Dole Institute in honoring his life and legacy by visiting our Museum & Galleries to view a special memorial display featuring items from the Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archives and Special Collections that highlight the relationship between Dole and Carter. \nVisitors will have an opportunity to sign a guest book that will later be presented to the Carter family. \nPlan your visit to the Dole Institute’s Museum & Galleries by visiting our website.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/jimmy-carter-a-special-memorial-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Discover with Dole: Celebrating Kansas Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Kansas Day all week long at the Dole Institute! Join us Friday\, January 24 through Sunday\, February 2 for a Kansas Day-themed Discover with Dole. Learn about Kansas by making your own special Kansas postcard using historical examples from the Dole Archives\, playing Tic-Tac-Dole\, signing a special birthday card for Kansas\, and exploring the state seal and other Kansas symbols with coloring and crafts. \nPlus\, join us for a virtual field trip during the Kansas Day Virtual Field Trip Edventure on January 29. Virtual sessions for grades K-8 are designed to help students learn more about history\, English/language arts\, STEM\, fine arts\, and careers through the lens of Kansas. Visit the 2025 Kansas Day Edventure website to learn more. \nDiscover with Dole is the Dole Institute’s interactive\, kid-friendly themed program in the museum. All programs and events at the Dole Institute are free and open to the public.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/discover-with-dole-celebrating-kansas-day-2025/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T150000
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SUMMARY:G-Planes\, R-Planes\, and Zeppelins: Germany's Strategic Bombing Campaign in the First World War
DESCRIPTION:The Nazis’ attempt to bomb Great Britain into submission in 1940 and 1941 represented Hitler’s most destructive method of forcing Britain out of the Second World War\, but it was not the first time London and other cities had experienced such attacks. From 1915 to 1918\, aircraft from Imperial Germany’s army and navy sought to circumvent the need to continue the ground war by employing then then-new technique of aerial bombing to break the will of the British people to continue the war. The experiences of both the bombers and the bombed offered many lessons for those curious enough to look for them. \nTom Hanson is a professor of military history at the US Army’s Command and General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth\, Kansas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Minnesota\, and master’s and doctoral degrees in history from The Ohio State University. He previously served on the faculties of the US Military Academy at West Point\, New York; George Mason University\, Fairfax\, Virginia; the Australian Strategic Policy Institute\, Canberra\, Australia; the School of Advanced Military Studies’ Advanced Strategic Leadership Studies Program; and as director of the CGSC Department of Military History in 2017 and 2018. He is the author of several articles and book chapters on various historical subjects and of the book Combat Ready? The Eighth US Army on the Eve of the Korean War 1949-1950 (2010)\, which earned a place on the US Army Chief of Staff’s Professional Reading List in 2017.  He retired from the US Army in 2017 after more than 28 years of service. \nThe Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of lectures focusing on significant historical events\, usually with an emphasis on military history. Each lecture is presented by faculty from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Ft. Leavenworth\, Kansas. Established by General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1881\, the CGSC is the graduate college for U.S. Army and sister service officers. The esteemed faculty and guests of the CGSC provide unique and captivating insights into the history of military conflict from the ancient to the modern ages at the Dole Institute of Politics. \n  \n\n  \nThe opinions expressed herein are those of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/g-planes-r-planes-and-zeppelins-germanys-strategic-bombing-campaign-in-the-first-world-war/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ft. Leavenworth Series
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SUMMARY:2025 | Sharon McMahon
DESCRIPTION:Sharon McMahon\, New York Times Bestselling author and educator\, will be honored at the seventh Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture on February 6 at 7 p.m. CST. McMahon will be honored for her leadership in redefining how we communicate—by turning confusion into clarity\, inspiring change\, and teaching others about how to take action. She’ll join Dole Institute Director Audrey Coleman for an interview on her approach to civic education and her journey to becoming “America’s Government Teacher” in the era of social media. \nA free ticket is required to attend this event. The online ticket portal will open on Tuesday\, January 28 at 10 a.m. CST. Learn more about claiming your ticket below. \nLimited copies of Sharon’s book\, The Small and the Mighty\, will be available for purchase at this event. She’ll also be available to sign copies following the program. \n  \n \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Lawrence Public Library \n  \nAbout the Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture\nNamed in honor of former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Hanford Dole\, the series recognizes her long-lasting career in public service by featuring women who break barriers\, make significant contributions to their field\, and reach positions of leadership. Dole held various positions throughout her career\, including serving as commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission\, Secretary of Transportation\, Secretary of Labor\, President of the American Red Cross\, and U.S. Senator representing North Carolina. After leaving office\, she founded the Elizabeth Dole Foundation\, which supports our nation’s military caregivers and their families. \n  \nAbout Sharon McMahon\n#1 New York Times bestselling author\, educator\, and host of the chart-topping podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting\, Sharon McMahon is redefining how we communicate\, by turning confusion into clarity\, inspiring change\, and teaching others how to take action by doing the next needed thing. \nA former high school government and law teacher\, Sharon became known as “America’s Government Teacher” during the 2020 election for her viral efforts to combat political misinformation. Her knack for breaking down complex topics with clarity\, humor\, and a steadfast commitment to facts has attracted a community of over one and a half million followers—affectionately called the “Governerds.” \nSharon’s newsletter\, The Preamble\, is one of the largest publications on Substack\, providing historical context and non-partisan insights to help readers navigate today’s political landscape. Her debut book\, The Small and the Mighty\, has been celebrated as one of the year’s top reads by Barnes & Noble\, Amazon\, and Goodreads\, highlighting the unsung heroes who shaped America. \nBeyond education\, Sharon leads philanthropic initiatives that have raised over $11 million to address critical needs\, from medical debt relief to disaster recovery. She inspires audiences with a message of hope: history shows us that even small actions can create powerful change. \n  \nAttending this event\nA free ticket is required to attend this event. Guests wishing to attend can click the button below to claim free tickets through the KU Events Calendar. Once you complete your registration\, a ticket will be issued to the email address(es) provided. \n  \nClaim your free tickets \n  \nShould you be unable to claim tickets\, you can stream this program for free on the Dole Institute’s YouTube channel. \n  \nGetting to the Lied Center\nThe Lied Center of Kansas (1600 Stewart Dr. Lawrence\, KS 66045) is located next door to the Dole Institute of Politics. \nFree parking is available in Lots 300A-D after 5 p.m. Accessible parking spots are available throughout the parking lots in rows closest to the building. \nDoors to the Lied Center will open at 6 p.m. Guests must enter through the Main Entrance (south side of the building). Be prepared to show your ticket to staff at the building or auditorium entrances. \n  \nAccessibility at the Lied Center\nThe Lied Center has barrier-free entrances and designated accessible seating areas in the auditorium. \nIf you need to reserve an accessible seat\, please contact the Dole Institute at doleinstitute@ku.edu or calling (785) 864-4900. \nThe Lied Center’s auditorium also features a hearing loop system that can be accessed via T-Coil. Individuals without compatible devices can access the loop system with headsets provided by the Lied Center. \nMore information on accessibility at the Lied Center can be found on their website.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/the-2025-elizabeth-dole-women-in-leadership-lecture/
LOCATION:Lied Center of Kansas\, 1600 Stewart Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T150000
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SUMMARY:Rewired: The New Power Structure in Washington
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, the Dole Institute will host the Dole Forum in our nation’s capital. Dole Institute Visiting Fellow and former Washington Executive Editor of the Wall Street Journal Jerry Seib will moderate an exclusive conversation about the new power structure in Washington. \nJoin us virtually on Tuesday\, February 18\, at 3 p.m. CST/ 4 p.m. EST for this exclusive conversation. \n  \n\n  \nJerry Seib has been 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 also reported from the Middle East for the Journal in the mid-1980s\, covered the White House\, has moderated three presidential debates\, and interviewed every president since Ronald Reagan. \nRahm Emanuel was confirmed as the 31st United States Ambassador to Japan on December 18\, 2021. Before this role\, he served as the 55th Mayor of Chicago until May 2019\, where he implemented significant educational reforms\, including extending the school day and year\, and introducing universal pre-kindergarten and free community college. His tenure also saw a focus on public safety\, corporate relocations\, and major infrastructure projects like the O’Hare International Airport modernization and the Chicago Riverwalk development. Prior to his mayoral role\, Emanuel was President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff\, helping to pass key legislation such as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Affordable Care Act. He also served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois and was a senior advisor in President Bill Clinton’s administration\, contributing to significant legislative achievements. Emanuel holds degrees from Sarah Lawrence College and Northwestern University and has a background in finance. He is married to Amy Rule\, with whom he has three children. \nAlex Latcham is a native of Des Moines\, Iowa\, and has worked for President Trump for over eight years\, most recently as the Director of Congressional Engagement for his historic 2024 campaign. In this role\, Latcham oversaw the campaign’s engagement with members of Congress\, regularly advised President Trump on political races and endorsements\, and served as the campaign’s primary liaison to the NRCC\, NRSC\, and RGA. During the 2024 Republican primary\, Alex Latcham served as the Early States Director\, planning and directing all campaign activity and staff within the early four nominating states of Iowa\, New Hampshire\, South Carolina\, and Nevada. In this role\, Latcham contributed to historic victories that enabled President Trump to quickly and decisively secure the Republican nomination. During President Trump’s first term\, Latcham served as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Political Director. In this role\, Latcham managed President Trump’s political and official engagements across the nation and regularly worked with national and state political parties\, cabinet members\, members of congress\, state constitutional officers\, and other key industries and organizations to strategically advance the administration’s political and policy priorities. From 2014-2016\, Latcham was political director for the Republican Party of Iowa and was part of a small team responsible for the successful planning and execution of the record-setting 2016 Iowa Republican Caucuses. Alex Latcham holds a B.A. in Political Science from Drake University.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/rewired-the-new-power-structure-in-washington/
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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SUMMARY:SPRING 2025 | Exactly How Much Power Does an American President Have?
DESCRIPTION:Dole Fellow Matt Beat examines how the exercise of presidential power has evolved since the ratification of the Constitution and how it is shared with each branch of government\, the states\, and citizens themselves. \nLearn more about his Discussion Groups series by visiting his Fellow profile.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/spring-2025-exactly-how-much-power-does-an-american-president-have/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion Groups
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SUMMARY:The American Presidency: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:This event has been moved online due to inclement weather. Due to inclement weather\, the Dole Institute will be closed on Wednesday\, Feb. 19. This event will only be held virtually at 4 p.m. CST. You can stream this program live\, for free\, from this page or the Dole Institute’s YouTube channel.\nWhat does the American presidency look like? In the first program of his series\, Dole Fellow Matt Beat will look at how the power of the presidency is limited within the executive branch\, specifically highlighting administrations across the nation’s history and the most influential executive departments. \n  \n\n  \nMatt Beat is a former middle and high school educator who taught history and civics across various grade levels. His in-depth lessons inspired him to launch his YouTube channels\, Mr. Beat and The Beat Goes On\, which have accumulated over 1 million subscribers and nearly 300 million views from around the world. He has also published two books\, including The Power of Our Supreme Court\, that highlight the powers and dynamics of governmental institutions. \nWilliam C. Fox is a writer and founder of the YouTube channel Exploring History with William C. Fox. After receiving his MA in Political Communication from American University\, he spent five years writing public diplomacy for the German Ambassador to the United States\, Her Excellency Dr. Emily Haber at the German Embassy in Washington\, D.C. In 2023\, he worked with the Truman Library Institute to create a video essay for the 75th anniversary of President Truman’s desegregation of the US Military. William is a two-time D.C. Arts and Humanities Fellow\, and a proud Washingtonian.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/exactly-how-much-power-does-an-american-president-have/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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SUMMARY:The President and Congress
DESCRIPTION:As the nation’s lawmaking authority\, the United States Congress has taken steps to limit the power of the president by denying appointments\, overriding vetoes to pass legislation\, limiting how much money is appropriated\, and even impeaching the president. This session will look at the steps Congress has taken over the years in addition to exploring how the president has gained powers through acts of Congress. \n  \n\n  \nMatt Beat is a former middle and high school educator who taught history and civics across various grade levels. His in-depth lessons inspired him to launch his YouTube channels\, Mr. Beat and The Beat Goes On\, which have accumulated over 1 million subscribers and nearly 300 million views from around the world. He has also published two books\, including The Power of Our Supreme Court\, that highlight the powers and dynamics of governmental institutions. \nSteve Heimler is a former high school Social Studies teacher who now teaches hundreds of thousands of students worldwide through his YouTube channel\, Heimler’s History. With over a million followers across his various platforms\, Steve Heimler aims for a healthy mix of gravity and buffoonery to communicate the treasures of our shared past to teachers and students across the globe.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/the-president-and-congress/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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