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Did you know that the Coolidges had a pet racoon? Many of our Presidents have had pets in the White House, some more odd than others. Join us at 11 am or 2 pm on Friday, July 19 to learn the sometime surprising history of presidential pets. The monthly program "Ask an Archivist…

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled school segregation unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. Following that decision, brave students and parents across the country stepped forward to desegregate schools in their communities. Many of these historic stories remain…

25 years ago, NATO-led airstrikes brought about the end of the Kosovo War. Join us on Friday, June 21 at 11 am and 2 pm for "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator" where we will share newly released material and discuss the Clinton Administration's involvement in the Balkan…

25 years ago, NATO-led airstrikes brought about the end of the Kosovo War. Join us on Friday, June 21 at 11 am and 2 pm for "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator" where we will share newly released material and discuss the Clinton Administration's involvement in the Balkan…

Join us at the Ron Robinson Theater for a discussion of The Wolves of K Street with authors Brody Mullins and Luke Mullins, moderated by Clinton Presidential Library and Museum Director Jay Barth. Presented in partnership with the Clinton Presidential Center.

In the aftermath of the bruising 1992 political campaign, President George H.W. Bush and President Clinton partnered when the world needed them to come together. They recognized partnerships are a key component of a healthy democracy. This town hall explores more fully the power…

May 17, 1954 the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. As that decision reaches 70 years this year we are going to explore what the Brown decision meant for the Clinton Administration and how it had an impact on their work. The monthly program Ask an…

Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh, McMaster University and Dr. Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm, UA Little Rock School of Public Affairs will discuss the first comparative study of the role of Truth Commissions in state building.

In September 1998, President Bill Clinton welcomed Czech President Václav Havel to the White House for a state visit. During this program, visiting Fulbright Scholar Veronika Pikola Brazdilova, international projects manager at the Václav Havel Library, and Glyn…

“Remember the First Ladies” explores the evolutionary role of the first lady and its historic importance on the American presidency. The groundbreaking book shines a light on the influential women who broke barriers and made a mark on our country and, at times, our…