Marine Corps Commandant General Eric Smith discussed readiness and modernization, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region and China, at an event hosted by the Brookings Institution. He said the scenarios that worry him most about China's military are its encroachments on sovereign nations, especially Taiwan, and its construction and expansion of artificial islands in the Pacific Ocean. Additional topics included recruitment efforts, increasing the number of women in the Marine Corps, and the importance of public service.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a NATO women's forum at the Department of State. The discussion centered on Women's rights within NATO and women-lead causes globally, specifically focusing advancing support and financing Ukrainian women's war efforts on the front.
Purdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
This conference considered the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the Nixon administration through the late 20th century - including the role played by America's first ladies. This session looked at first lady Pat Nixon's contributions and legacy. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum hosted the event.
This 1958 U.S Forest Service film chronicled the Los Angeles County Fire Department's fight against a fire in California's Malibu mountains. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Purdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
This conference considered the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the Nixon administration through the late 20th century - including the role played by America's first ladies. This session looked at first lady Pat Nixon's contributions and legacy. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum hosted the event.
This 1958 U.S Forest Service film chronicled the Los Angeles County Fire Department's fight against a fire in California's Malibu mountains. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Washington & Lee University professor Barton Myers talked about Unionists and Confederate deserters in North Carolina who waged their own irregular war against the Confederacy. He also described the hostilities and challenges those with Union sympathies faced on the home front. This program was part of the 2024 Civil War Institute conference at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum hosted a conference highlighting the life and work of first lady Lou Henry Hoover. This program focused on her work with the Girl Scouts, including her roles as a local troop leader and national president.
The current and former governors of Massachusetts gathered for a retrospective look at Michael Dukakis' political career -- with the guest of honor in attendance. This session addressed his role in Massachusetts state politics. Northeastern University hosted this conference.
The current and former governors of Massachusetts gathered for a retrospective look at Michael Dukakis' political career -- with the guest of honor in attendance. This session focused on his 1988 run for the White House. Northeastern University hosted this conference.
The current and former governors of Massachusetts gathered for a retrospective look at Michael Dukakis' political career -- with the guest of honor in attendance. This session analyzed his role as an educator. Northeastern University hosted this conference.
The current and former governors of Massachusetts gathered for a retrospective look at Michael Dukakis' political career -- with the guest of honor in attendance. This session was an opportunity for the governors to talk about the Michael Dukakis they knew. Northeastern University hosted this conference.
Vice President George H.W. Bush accepted his party's nomination at the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans. He called for a "kinder, gentler nation" and told delegates to "read my lips: no new taxes."
Purdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
This conference considered the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the Nixon administration through the late 20th century - including the role played by America's first ladies. This session looked at first lady Pat Nixon's contributions and legacy. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum hosted the event.
This 1958 U.S Forest Service film chronicled the Los Angeles County Fire Department's fight against a fire in California's Malibu mountains. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Purdue University professor Kathryn Brownell taught a class about political advertising in the 1950s, highlighting Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaigns. She compared radio and early televised ads and examines what components made them successful.
This conference considered the influx of women into the federal government from the time of the Nixon administration through the late 20th century - including the role played by America's first ladies. This session looked at first lady Pat Nixon's contributions and legacy. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum hosted the event.
This 1958 U.S Forest Service film chronicled the Los Angeles County Fire Department's fight against a fire in California's Malibu mountains. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
Washington & Lee University professor Barton Myers talked about Unionists and Confederate deserters in North Carolina who waged their own irregular war against the Confederacy. He also described the hostilities and challenges those with Union sympathies faced on the home front. This program was part of the 2024 Civil War Institute conference at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum hosted a conference highlighting the life and work of first lady Lou Henry Hoover. This program focused on her work with the Girl Scouts, including her roles as a local troop leader and national president.
The current and former governors of Massachusetts gathered for a retrospective look at Michael Dukakis' political career -- with the guest of honor in attendance. This session addressed his role in Massachusetts state politics. Northeastern University hosted this conference.
The current and former governors of Massachusetts gathered for a retrospective look at Michael Dukakis' political career -- with the guest of honor in attendance. This session focused on his 1988 run for the White House. Northeastern University hosted this conference.
The current and former governors of Massachusetts gathered for a retrospective look at Michael Dukakis' political career -- with the guest of honor in attendance. This session analyzed his role as an educator. Northeastern University hosted this conference.
The current and former governors of Massachusetts gathered for a retrospective look at Michael Dukakis' political career -- with the guest of honor in attendance. This session was an opportunity for the governors to talk about the Michael Dukakis they knew. Northeastern University hosted this conference.