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Long Island University's Society of Presidential Descendants Presents the Presidential Leadership Book Award to William Inboden

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

 BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Presidential Descendants, housed at The Roosevelt School at Long Island University and dedicated to promoting civic education and Presidential studies, has awarded its Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award to William Inboden for his historic accounting of Ronald Reagan and the end of the Cold War era.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Presidential Descendants, housed at The Roosevelt School at Long Island University and dedicated to promoting civic education and Presidential studies, has awarded its Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award to William Inboden for his historic accounting of Ronald Reagan and the end of the Cold War era.
  • The biennial award recognizes literary excellence and scholarship on the subject of presidential leadership.
  • The Roosevelt School and the Society of Presidential Descendants are two important components of Long Island University's challenge to prepare the world leaders of tomorrow through education and engagement."
  • The Society of Presidential Descendants are all direct descendants of United States presidents who united to offer a contemporary educational platform that highlights the present-day relevance of historic presidential leadership.

Long Island University's Society of Presidential Descendants Announce Book Award Finalists

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The prestigious award -- which will be presented at an October 14 ceremony in Washington, DC -- recognizes literary excellence and scholarship on the subject of presidential leadership, strategies and policies which have shaped United States history.

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  • Biennial Event Recognizes Outstanding Works on Presidential Leadership to Encourage Civic Education and Involvement; Winner to be Announced October 14
    BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Presidential Descendants, housed at The Roosevelt School at Long Island University and dedicated to promoting civic education and involvement, today announced the three finalists for its Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award.
  • "The Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award was established to recognize outstanding literature dedicated to understanding these critical moments which shaped our nation."
  • The Roosevelt School and the Society of Presidential Descendants are two important components of Long Island University's challenge to prepare the world leaders of tomorrow through education and engagement."
  • The Society of Presidential Descendants are all direct descendants of United States presidents who united to offer a contemporary educational platform that highlights the present-day relevance of historic presidential leadership.

Long Island University Partners with Museum of Democracy to Host Upcoming Presidential History Exhibit

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Monday, February 20, 2023

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University announced a partnership with the Museum of Democracy to designate LIU's Roosevelt School as a permanent home to more than a million pieces of American presidential history. The University received a $100,000 grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation to assist with the development of the upcoming exhibit "Hail to the Chief! Electing the American President" that is scheduled to open in spring 2023.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University announced a partnership with the Museum of Democracy to designate LIU's Roosevelt School as a permanent home to more than a million pieces of American presidential history.
  • Items from the Museum of Democracy, including memorabilia from past presidential elections, will be on display in the historic Roosevelt House, located on Long Island University's Post campus.
  • "Long Island University is committed to being at the forefront of civic education and serve as a leading institution for American presidential history," said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.
  • "We are honored to work with the Museum of Democracy on this important educational initiative, celebrating nearly 250 years of American democracy."

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY'S ROOSEVELT SCHOOL & THE SOCIETY OF PRESIDENTIAL DESCENDANTS HONOR DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN AT INAUGURAL GALA

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The schedule of events includes:

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  • The schedule of events includes:
    Panel discussions led by the Society of Presidential Descendants entitled "Living in the White House," featuring personal stories of the Descendants' ancestors and reflections on their leadership.
  • Symposium titled "What You Don't Know About Theodore Roosevelt" on the personal life and legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt hosted by his great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt, president and co-founder of The Society of Presidential Descendants, and chairman and professor at The Roosevelt School.
  • "Long Island Universityis a national leader in presidential studies, service learning, and civic education," said University President Kimberly R. Cline.
  • "The gala will be a unique opportunity for participants to hear personal stories direct from family members about their presidential ancestors," said Tweed Roosevelt.

The Society Of Presidential Descendants Announce Biennial Book Award On Presidential Leadership

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Society of Presidential Descendants at Long Island University today announced the finalists for the coveted Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award,a prestigious award recognizing the best books published about our nation's highest office, and the strategies that have shaped United States history and policies.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Society of Presidential Descendants at Long Island University today announced the finalists for the coveted Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award,a prestigious award recognizing the best books published about our nation's highest office, and the strategies that have shaped United States history and policies.
  • The Society will host a ceremonial dinner on October 23, 2021, with Master of Ceremonies Douglas Brinkley presiding.
  • The Society of Presidential Descendants are all direct descendants of United States presidents who united to offer a contemporary educational platform that highlights the present-day relevance of historic presidential leadership.
  • "The Society of Presidential Descendants is influencing education to develop future world leaders."

The Society of Presidential Descendants And Long Island University Inspire National Focus On Civic Education For A Strong American Democracy

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Society of Presidential Descendants and Long Island University are the founding partners of National Civics Day on October 27, 2021.

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  • The Society of Presidential Descendants and Long Island University are the founding partners of National Civics Day on October 27, 2021.
  • Americans in all 50 states will participate in projects that include showcasing, promoting, and supporting civic education and community service.
  • The Society of Presidential Descendants and the Roosevelt School at Long Island University serve to preserve and provide access to presidential histories that will offer fresh opportunities for new critical views and interpretations.
  • The Society of Presidential Descendants embodies the premiere symbol of American presidential legacies, representing a direct lineage of families of United States presidents.