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Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution defines the executive branch and specifically states the powers of the president. Explore and examine primary sources from the National Archives that illustrate these powers, including presidential appointments, pardons, and treaties.

The National Archives, January 17, 10am and 1pm CT

Presidential Powers with Documents from the National ArchivesPresented by: Jenny Sweeney, Education Specialist

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Stephanie Stenberg [email protected]

Thomas Giannettino 202.803.8990 [email protected]

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The Hermitage, home of our seventh president Andrew Jackson, was worked by slaves. Every task in the home or on the farm was performed by enslaved men, women, and children for the benefit of the Jackson family. How can a president also be a slaveowner? How does that make sense, given that the Declaration of Independence says "all men are created equal"? Take a virtual tour of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage to see the areas lived in and used by slaves and the Jacksons alike.

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, January 23, 10am and 1pm CT

Slavery at The HermitagePresented by: Erin Adams, Director, Education & Interpretation

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Join park rangers from Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial for a discussion of how the 14 years Abraham Lincoln lived in southern Indiana helped to shape and mold his personality and character and prepared him for the greatness he achieved as an adult. Learn about the people and experiences that were influential during these formative years of his life and see where he grew up.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, January 30, 10am and 1pm CT

Forging Greatness: Lincoln in IndianaPresented by: Mike Capps, Chief Interpreter

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The shots that killed President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, were fired from the sixth floor of a nondescript warehouse at the edge of Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas. After more than two decades of debate and community contemplation, that floor in the Texas School Book Depository became a museum exhibit in 1989 and was designated part of a National Historic Landmark District in 1993. In this presentation, Curator Stephen Fagin will recount the slow and painful process by which a city and a nation came to terms with its collective memory of the Kennedy assassination and its aftermath. Today, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, the most visited historic site in North Texas, is a careful study in how a community directly confronts tragedy and preserves modern memory.

The Sixth Floor Museum, February 7, 10am and 1pm CT

Assassination & Commemoration: JFK, Dallas, and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Presented by: Stephen Fagin, Curator

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Explore Lincoln in Washington, D.C. Check out the places that matteredto him in his life, and places where he matters to us today.

The National Mall & Memorial Parks and Ford’s Theatre, February 12, 10am and 1pm CT

Exploring Lincoln in WashingtonPresented by: Alex Wood, Education Programs Manager

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In March of 1859, a 36-year old impoverished farmer named Ulysses S. Grant set free from slavery the only man he ever owned, William Jones. Using primary source documents, including census records, students will investigate the mysterious whereabouts and life of freedman William Jones both before and after his emancipation from slavery.

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, February 14, 10am and 1pm CT

The Mystery of William JonesPresented by: David Newmann, Park Guide

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Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky and his first memories occurred in that place. It is where he first experienced loss when his baby brother died, where his parents joined an anti-slavery church, and where he was first exposed to the education that he would grow to love so much. His fellow Kentuckians settled every frontier state he moved to and Kentucky played a key role in the Civil War as it raised armies for both sides. His wife, best friend, and mentors in law were all Kentuckians. Lincoln may have left the state as a young boy, but its influence continued to shape him in many ways throughout his life.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, February 28, 10am and 1pm CT

Lincoln’s KentuckyPresented by: Jennie Jones, Park Ranger

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The Hoover Dam is an engineering feat constructed in record time, under budget, and economically self-sufficient. It still stands as a testament toengineering achievement more than 80 years after its completion. Learnabout the role of Herbert Hoover, the controversy over naming the dam, and how the Hoover Dam works. This session will be multi-disciplinary, focusing on history and STEM.

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, March 6, 10am and 1pm CT

Herbert Hoover and the Hoover DamPresented by: Elizabeth Dinschel, Education Specialist

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Franklin Roosevelt created the Presidential Library System when he opened the Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum at his home in Hyde Park, NY in 1941. No other place in the world contains a more complete record of the Roosevelt Era, which includes his personal and official records of the Great Depression and World War II and nearly 400 other collections from the people who knew and served with him.

FDR Presidential Library and Museum, March 7, 10am and 1pm CT

The Roosevelt Presidential Library: Records of a Precise Era and TimePresented by: Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist

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President Lincoln spent three summers living in a cottage on a breezy hilltop overlooking Washington, DC, and commuting in to work at the White House daily. Although he and his family were escaping the heat and pressure of downtown, the Cottage also served as a sanctuary for the President as he worked through the complex challenges of his presidency, including the Civil War and emancipation. As a home for brave ideas, President Lincoln’s Cottage serves as a place for inquiry and reflection on challenging subjects. Students will learn about Lincoln’s thought processes as a model for developing their own decision-making skills, as the stories of what happened here historically inspire courageous ideas, respectful dialogue, and thoughtful compromise.

President Lincoln’s Cottage, March 12, 10am and 1pm CT

Lincoln's Home for Brave IdeasPresented by: Joan Cummins, Senior Museum Program Associate

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Explore Theodore Roosevelt and conservation through primary resources. Hear the stories that highlight his interest and love for adventure and protecting the outdoors. Come join us to look at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site's incredible primary resources that reveal the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt's conservation!

Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, March 13, 10am and 1pm CT

Theodore Roosevelt, Adventure, and the OutdoorsPresented by: Alyssa Parker-Geisman, Park Ranger

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Examine President Truman's relationship to Independence, Missouri in an interactive session using documents, letters, and photographs from his presidential library. Truman described Independence as the "center of the world," and this session will explore the importance of this place to his character and his decision making as president.

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, March 27, 10am and 1pm CT

Truman and Independence, MissouriPresented by: Mark Adams, Education Director

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