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HYBRID Presidents Book Group

The Presidential Book Group is reading in chronological order and this month we are on Rutherford B. Hayes. 

There are no Hayes bios with a lot of copies in the interlibrary loan so we have to offer multiple options. 

Rutherford B. Hayes by Hans Trefousse: This is part of the American Presidents series

This is the only title that has a CD audiobook 

The Presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes by Ari Hoogenboom This is part of the University of Kansas series 

Rutherford B. Hayes: Warrior & President by Ari Hoogenboom

Rutherford B. Hayes, and His America by Harry Banard

Fraud of the Century by Roy Morris Jr.: The focus on this is the 1876 election 

An audio option is the Washington Post Presidential Podcast episode 19 on Hayes

 In this group you will deepen your understanding of the American presidency as we trace the history of the presidency, beginning with George Washington, and watching how American democracy evolved in ways the Founders never anticipated. We'll follow how presidents, both celebrated and forgotten, grappled with slavery, economics, executive power and America's role in the world. In doing so, we'll broaden our knowledge of Coolidge and where his presidency fits in the American story. 

The group meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 PM EST, which you can attend in person in the Coolidge Museum or on Zoom. Discussions will be facilitated by Bill Scher, vice president of the museum’s Standing Committee.

 

Email Coolidge@forbeslibrary.org to join the email list or for more information.

 

Date:
Monday, July 28, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Coolidge Museum
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