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Dr. Todd Arrington

@btarrington.bsky.social

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Historian. Writer. Army veteran. History PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Until recently, a career civil servant. Currently unemployed (not by choice). #ParkChat Hall of Famer. Steelers/Pirates/Penguins fan.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 11d

kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700636037/

Please buy my book. Since I’m unemployed and all.

The Last Lincoln Republican

Of all the great “what if” scenarios in American history, the aftermath of the presidential election of 1880 stands out as one of the most tantal...

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 1d

If historians had walk-up music, this might very well be mine.

Needless to say, I’m Atlas in this scenario. But “Todd, Rise” doesn’t have the same ring to it.

What do you listen to in order to get hyped up before a big presentation/meeting/interview? Anything @metallica.com is my go-to.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 2d

www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

This is the first article I’ve read about this mess that actually quotes someone from the State Department.

Spoiler alert: I was knowledgeable & friendly. No wonder they decided to fire me. That doesn’t sound like anyone we’d want in government service, does it?

Kansas officials mum on ousted museum director, sword: ‘Doubt President Trump knew’

“I knew nothing of it. I doubt President Trump knew anything about this story either.”

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 3d

This is beautiful.

Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 3d

I grew up in Penn. and then lived for years near Cleveland. I want the Cleveland Browns to be good because I love the Steelers-Browns rivalry. I want these games to be meaningful.

Oh, and also, Browns & Steelers fans can agree on one thing: hating the Baltimore Ravens. They’re just the worst.

Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 3d

a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a blind

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a blind

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, I am available in convenient audiobook form.

It’s weird to hear my words in someone else’s voice, but hats off to the narrator. He crushed it.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 3d

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Thanks to KAKE-TV in Wichita for their coverage of my story. I’ve seen all kinds of crazy stuff online, from me being an Antifa radical to me being a Trump supporter. In reality, I’m just a guy who loved going to work every day and would love to keep doing so.

Former Eisenhower Library director forced to resign over sword, doesn’t blame President Trump

The former director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library says his resignation over a ceremonial sword requested by the Trump administration doesn’t add up — but he doesn’t blame

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 3d

Man, I REALLY don’t get LinkedIn. I joined because, for the first time in over 26 years, I’m unemployed. And people recommended it to me. But I haven’t figured out how to navigate it yet.

If you’re on there, just find me as Todd Arrington, PhD. Because at this rate, I will never find you.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 4d

Oh my gosh, that’s so nice. Thank you! I actually do have a good virtual program I made when the book came out. Let me know what you need from me to include me. Thank you so much!

Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve been on Bluesky for a week now and only have 281 followers. I was led to believe I’d have 281,000 by now. I’d like to speak to the manager, please.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 4d

I have not. I’m kind of in a weird limbo right now. I’m still in Kansas, but will in all likelihood head back east by the end of the month (unless someone comes to their senses and gives me my job back here). But maybe when I get home… Thanks for the suggestion!

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 4d

“Hero” might be a bit much, but if you insist…

I sure wish “hero” came with a salary and benefits, though.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 4d

“Of course I deprecate war, but if it is brought to my door, the bringer will find me at home.”

~James A. Garfield

Image: Library of Congress.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 4d

a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 4d

kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700636037/

I am currently unemployed. If you’d like to know why, Google me. Consider adding “Eisenhower Presidential Library.”

Then, if you’re so inclined, buy my book. You don’t even have to read it. Just use it to impress your friends when they see it on your bookshelf.

The Last Lincoln Republican

Of all the great “what if” scenarios in American history, the aftermath of the presidential election of 1880 stands out as one of the most tantal...

kansaspress.ku.edu

Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 4d

I may or may not have bought this for myself at Spencer’s Gifts.

IYKYK

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 4d

“I believe the only way to protect my own rights is to protect the rights of others.”

~President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 5/19/1953.

Image: @whitehousehistory.bsky.social

Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 5d

A good time was had by all.

Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 5d

A thrill to be at @kstate.bsky.social tonight to hear a lecture by @yale.edu Professor Paul Kennedy about Eisenhower & the many facets of Allied success on D-Day.

This night reminded me why Director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library was my dream job…and why I’m so sad to be forced out of it.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 6d

Wow, thank you. I really appreciate that. I hope you enjoy it!

Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks!

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 6d

Wow, thanks! Yes, I’m in!

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 6d

Oh wow. Thanks! It’s a gem and I wish I’d never left. Some of my very best friends still work there.

Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks. It’ll all work out somehow. I’m getting a lot of support and good wishes.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 6d

I didn’t want to give them a chance to change their minds. #ParkChat