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Abilene, Kan. - The next program in the Evenings at Ease series is Tuesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. central time featuring guest speaker Merrill Atwater. This online presentation will begin right at 7 o'clock, so please sign in 10 minutes early.Merrill Atwater is the CEO with People to People International (PTPI). The People to People Program was officially launched by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 11, 1956. After witnessing the horrors of the Holocaust, President Eisenhower recognized the surest way to break cycles of fear and misunderstanding was for people to understand one another. He envisioned programs such as city affiliations, pen-pals, stamp exchanges, international sporting events, musical concerts, hospitality programs, theatrical tours and book drives as the means to achieving that goal - a critical goal in the existing Cold War climate. PTPI’s Global Network ensures that immersive experiences and intentional cross-cultural education help everyday citizens become leaders who understand others and make a difference.JOIN OUR VIRTUAL PUBLIC PROGRAMS! URL: meet.google.com/tju-cwsy-zsy Phone: 617-675-4444 / PIN: 372 476 184 7986# [Please join 10 minutes early so the program may begin on time.]The 2021 Evenings at Ease series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Foundation.
About the Eisenhower Presidential Library
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is one of 16 Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Presidential Libraries play a vital role in preserving and providing access to historical materials, supporting research, and fostering a deeper understanding of the presidency and the American experience. Through interactive exhibits and public programs, they aim to educate and inspire. The Eisenhower Presidential Library's public programs and exhibits receive generous funding and support from The Eisenhower Foundation.