Highlights 18th-century poet Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poems, and her international literary acclaim.
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By scottbj | 18 June, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , English Language and Learning , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes
Celebrates chef Julia Child, who introduced French cuisine to American audiences through cookbooks and television, transforming home cooking and culinary education.
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By scottbj | 18 June, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes
Examines author Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird and its themes of justice, prejudice, and moral courage.
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By scottbj | 18 June, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , English Language and Learning , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits | Tags: American Heroes
Explores writer Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic poems, short stories, and founding role in detective fiction.
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By scottbj | 18 June, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , English Language and Learning , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes
Honors NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, whose calculations supported Apollo missions to the Moon and helped launch American excellence in space.
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By scottbj | 13 May, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Information Access , Innovation and Emerging Technology , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes
Highlights baseball legend Babe Ruth’s 22-season Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees and his lasting influence as one of America’s greatest sports heroes.
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By scottbj | 2 April, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Sports , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Honors Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play modern Major League Baseball.
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By scottbj | 1 April, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Sports , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Celebrates singer Elvis Presley’s global cultural impact and role in American music history.
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By scottbj | 23 February, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Music , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits | Tags: American Heroes
Recognizes animator and entrepreneur Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse and founder of The Walt Disney Company.
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By scottbj | 23 February, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Art , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Information Access , Innovation and Emerging Technology , Movies & Films , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits | Tags: American Heroes
Celebrates boxing champion Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight titleholder, Olympic gold medalist, and outspoken advocate for civil rights and religious liberty.
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By scottbj | 13 May, 2025 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Programming Type , Sports , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes
Introduces mathematician Grace Hopper, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, and inventor of the first computer compiler, foundational to modern programming languages.
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By scottbj | 2 April, 2025 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Cyberspace and Digital , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Information Access , Innovation and Emerging Technology , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Programming Type , Science and Technology , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History
Highlights unique aspects of the Southwest region including geography, Native American heritage, Spanish missions, and Route 66.
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By scottbj | 18 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Explores Alaska’s history from Russian purchase in 1867 to statehood in 1959, its indigenous cultures, and natural beauty.
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By scottbj | 18 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Raises awareness of the U.S. presidency, honoring Washington, Lincoln, and other presidents through history, lessons, films, and discussion.
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By scottbj | 13 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Commemoration , Cultural Programs , Day , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
WEBINAR: U.S. NATIONAL PARKS DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR A WEBINAR FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. SPEAKER PROGRAM This Discussion Guide is designed for virtual programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of U.S. National Parks and how they operate. ACCESS TO VIDEO Links: Vimeo Videos Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , and Part 4 Duration: 40 minutes for …
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By scottbj | 5 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Virtual Viewing Parties , Webchats
