Tagged American Presidency
Spotlight on Special Collections: Five Unstudied Prints from the American Revolutionary War
Prints were popular in American colonial homes. Among the decorative luxuries available, they were the most affordable. They would be hung in hallways, entrance halls, stairwells, and kitchens. They represented people, places, and…
Presidential Inaugural Stories and Anecdotes
The peaceful transfer of power from one presidential administration to the next is a hallmark of our democracy—and something that Americans take great pride in. The occasion is particularly bittersweet when one of our two major…
Visit the Free Library While the DNC Is In Town!
With the Democratic National Convention descending on the city next week, political partying and election events are taking over the town. Joining in on this moment for the city, the Free Library and the Rosenbach also have some…
The 2016 American Presidency Series
2016: It's an election year and Philadelphia is hosting the Democratic National Convention! The Free Library wanted to get in on the fun, so join us as we launch an exciting new event series: The American Presidency. This…
Presidential Pets with the Geography Lady!
Get ready for the election by learning about all the animals that called the White House home! Using stories and pictures, we will look at past presidential pets and vote on the best. We will also create the pets we would take to the…
Presidential Pets with the Geography Lady!
Get ready for the election by learning about all the animals that called the White House home! Using stories and pictures, we will look at past presidential pets and vote on the best. We will also create the pets we would take to the…
American Presidency Series
Join the Free Library for a series of compelling provocative programs that examine the untold stories of, unconventional approaches to, and contemporary concerns about the world's most difficult job. The 2016 American Presidency Series…