Upcoming Public Events at the National Archives Announcement · October 9, 1999 (Saturday)
The National Archives and Records Administration is hosting a series of enlightening lectures and book signings in December, offering the public an opportunity to delve into various fascinating topics. The events, which are free and open to all, will take place at the National Archives Building located on Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW.
On Tuesday, December 7, Adam Clymer will discuss his book, Edward M. Kennedy: A Biography. The discussion promises to provide insights into the life and times of the beloved Senator. For those interested in computer history, Charles Petzold will discuss his book, Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software, on Thursday, December 9.
The events will take place at Noon in the Theater, unless otherwise specified. On Thursday, December 2, David M. Kennedy will discuss his book Freedom From Fear, focusing on the Great Depression and the Second World War. This book has been praised by the New York Times Book Review as "an engrossing narrative of a momentous time, the best one-volume account of the Roosevelt era currently available."
The lecture commemorates the 200th anniversary of George Washington's death. On Thursday, December 16, Richard Norton Smith will discuss his book Patriarch: George Washington and the New American Nation. Richard Norton Smith, the Director of the Gerald R. Ford Museum, will be the speaker for this event, which takes place at 7 P.M. in Room 105.
Want to know more about Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end slavery in the District of Columbia in 1849? Then don't miss the lecture titled "Lincoln, Joshua Giddings, and the Push to End D.C. Slavery in 1849", scheduled for Wednesday, December 8. The speaker for this event is Paul H. Verduin, who presents newly discovered evidence about Lincoln's collaboration with antislavery radical Joshua Giddings and Washington civic leaders. This discussion will take place at Noon and 7 P.M. in Room 105.
For those who are interested in technology, it's worth noting that, as of this writing, there is no information available about a lecture on Thursday, December 9, at the National Archives Building specifically about the history of computers or who will speak there.
For press inquiries, contact the National Archives Public Affairs staff at (301) 837-1700 or by e-mail. The public can verify times and dates by calling the National Archives public events line at (202) 501-5000. TDD users can call (202) 501-5404.
Clymer spent seven years researching and conducting over 400 interviews for his book, including nearly 24 with his subject, making his insights into Senator Edward Kennedy's life particularly valuable. These lectures and book signings offer a unique opportunity to engage with authors and gain a deeper understanding of a wide variety of subjects, from Senator Edward Kennedy to George Washington, and even the inner workings of computers and smart machines. Don't miss out on this exciting series of events!
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