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Dole & Dr. K: A Story of Loss and Recovery Turned Advocacy for Armenia

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

A young Bob Dole, searching for a fuller recovery from grave World War II injuries, connected with Armenian surgeon Dr. Hampar Kelikian. Over the course of seven surgeries in seven years, “Dr. K” shared his story of loss and renewal around the 1915 Armenian Genocide—inspiring Dole as he worked to reimagine his future and build […]

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The Musket Problem: Technology and Military Innovation in the French Army 1700-1815

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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In 1700, the French army adopted the musket with attached socket bayonet, but it took over a century for it to master the new art of war that the technology brought about. Exploring why explains the challenges new technologies present to militaries and illustrates how they adapt to them. Dr. Jonathan Abel is an Associate […]

Democracy for Brownies with the Dole Institute of Politics

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

Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. Register on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →

Democracy for Cadettes with the Dole Institute of Politics

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

Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. Register on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →

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Tanks and Trenches: Armored Warfare in WWI

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Dr. Richard S. Faulkner is a Professor of Military History and has taught at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) for over 21 years. He served 23 years in the U.S. Army and commanded a tank company in the 1st Armored Division during Operation Desert Storm.  He is the author of The School of Hard […]

Democracy for Juniors with the Dole Institute of Politics

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

Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. Register on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →

Democracy for Daisies with the Dole Institute of Politics

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

Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. Register on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →

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Integrating the U.S. Army in the Early 20th Century

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Dr. Amanda M. Nagel earned her PhD from the University of Mississippi, specializing in U.S.History and Global Conflict. She has taught at the University of Mississippi, Winona State University (MN), the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the School of Advanced Military Studies before coming to the Command and General Staff College’sDepartment of Military History. Her research […]

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Desert Storm: High-Tech Wonders, or Ingenuity and Elbow Grease?

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Desert Storm in January-February 1991 is known for its dazzling display of technological brilliance, forecasting a so-called revolution in military affairs that promised the United States a cheap alternative to wars of the past.  The lop-sided victory over Iraqi forces in Kuwait in 1991 seemed to forecast a new American way of war that was […]

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