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Join the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum for Games History Hour, a free virtual series that brings sports fans, Olympic & Paralympic lovers, and Museum supporters together with the International Society of Olympic Historians to engage and educate audiences around the world on the rich history of the Olympic Games. Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 9 a.m. MT For the first edition of Games History hour, we will focus on the role of the IOC presidency: Leadership, Legacy, and the Future Will explore the presidency of the International Olympic Committee. The discussion will center on the evolving role of IOC presidents throughout history, their influence on the direction of the Games, and what the future might hold under new leadership. The session will be moderated by Lindsay Huban, USOPM’s Chief Content & Integration Officer, and will feature expert insights from: Richard Pound – IOC Member (1978–2022), ISOH Executive Board Member, and former IOC Vice PresidentPhilip Barker – Editor of the ISOH Journal of Olympic History and veteran Olympic journalist