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As part of her visit to the Stanford campus, former Latvian president Vaira Vike-Freiberga visited the Hoover Institution Library and Archives on May 15, 2008, where she was shown items connected to the history of her country. Dr. Vike-Freiberga, being keenly interested in the Latvian archival materials, was able to provide additional information to the archives’ staff about their significance.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
June 17 - US@250 Series
Choosing Freedom: Courage, Exile, And The Human Pursuit Of Liberty
The Hoover Institution invites you to a special evening marking the opening of a new exhibition from the Hoover Library & Archives and the next… Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Civic Profile
Introducing The Civic Profile: What Kind Of Citizens Are We?
The Hoover Institution's Center for Revitalizing American Institutions invites you to attend Introducing the Civic Profile: What Kind of Citizens Are…
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Ideas Uncorked: National Treasure Book Launch
The Hoover Institution in DC hosts Ideas Uncorked: National Treasure Book Launch on Thursday, June 18 from 5:00-6:30 pm ET. The event will feature… Hoover Institution in DC
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