Create a Youth Voter Registration Campaign
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate , United StatesDesign a voter registration campaign that encourages other young people to become active voters.
Design a voter registration campaign that encourages other young people to become active voters.
Join us June 18-20, 2021 as we celebrate and share the history behind Juneteenth. We will have picnic blankets placed throughout the grounds to encourage discussions about freedom and community relating to the Juneteenth Holiday. Please sit, enjoy a meal, and reflect on the celebration of Juneteenth We will also feature an online exhibit as […]
Join the conversation with us each week as The Conversationalist Founder & CEO, Sophie Beren, chats with Gen Z activists, entrepreneurs, and game changers from The Conversationalist community, as well as experts and thought leaders who are at the forefront of social change. She's here to amplify the voices of those using their voices for […]
On the first episode of the APS podcast, host Dr. Patrick Spero interviews Dr. Kathleen Hall Jamieson about the attack on facts and what that means for how well the government works.
It’s census season in the United States and some may be asking what exactly the census is, how it’s done, and why. On this episode, Dr. Patrick Spero talks with former Director of the United States Census Bureau Dr. Kenneth Prewitt about the history of the census, the various methods that census-takers use to count […]
Use History@FedGov portal to learn about the history of the federal government! What do different government departments and agencies do? find resources here! Learn about how your government works and its important history.
In August of 1939, the Civil Rights movement in Alexandria came to the forefront during the Alexandria Library Sit- in, one of the first Civil Rights actions to take place in a library. Learn more about leader and lawyer Samuel Tucker and this historic event in Alexandria.
Dr. Larry J. Sabato, the creator of the political "Crystal Ball" at the University of Virginia, shares his thoughts on immigration, citizenship, Thomas Jefferson, and being at Monticello for the Fourth of July.
On July 4th, 2021, the National Archives will lift the words of the Declaration of Independence off of its well-worn parchment and bring them to homes across the country through online programming and educational activities for the whole family. Join us for a truly unique Independence Day celebration, including our traditional reading ceremony!
Since 1945, there have been many changes and events in society that have had significant impacts. Learn about how these changed the world, and how they have impacted you with our Global Era module.
From the hand-drawn typeface on the book cover of The Godfather to Herman Miller’s biomorphic coffee table, the work of Japanese American artists/designers including Ruth Asawa, George Nakashima, Isamu Noguchi, S. Neil Fujita, and Gyo Obata permeated American postwar culture. While these second generation Japanese American artists have been celebrated, less-discussed is the powerful effect […]
Learn about 15 Kentuckians inducted into the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Hall of Fame for their work in promoting a more inclusive Kentucky and making change in their county, at the state level, or nationally. Visit online or use the ExploreKY smartphone app to access numerous tours and experiences and to customize walking, driving, […]