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Made at the Library - The Summer of ’71: Five Months that Changed the Nation with John JenkinsDate/Time: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Zoom Registration: From May through September 1971, the nation endured rising inflation, witnessed widespread anti-Vietnam War protests, and heard controversial Supreme Court cases. Journalist John Jenkins discusses this tumultuous period in his new work, Summer of ’71: Five Months that Changed America. Join Jenkins, Manuscript Division historian Ryan Reft and senior archives specialist Connie Cartledge on July 1, 2026 from 2pm to 3pm for a discussion of the book, the numerous Manuscript Division collections he consulted during his research and what these collections, and his book, tell us about 1971. Made at the Library is an event series highlighting works inspired by and emerging from research at the Library of Congress. Featuring authors, artists, and other creators in conversation with Library experts, this series takes a deep dive into the process of working with Library’s collections. NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS: Please request ADA accommodations at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov. Click here for more information.
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