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America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
America is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to have landed a man on the moon, and our research universities are the envy of the world. But in the year 2000, we were … Continue reading
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Best Movies About Baseball
Best Movies About Baseball
Baseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading
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1924 – America 100 Years Ago (PM)
1924 – America 100 Years Ago (PM)
Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 - America 100 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading
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Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
PLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation. The registration fee includes a lovely lunch! Registration info is below! The cost is $22 through the wonderful Niles Senior Center! The fabulous Betty White has been called an American … Continue reading
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The Life Of Teddy Roosevelt (AM)
The Life Of Teddy Roosevelt (AM)
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE EVENING PRESENTATION IS OPEN. Theodore Roosevelt - he loathed being called Teddy - was one of the most dynamic and impactful American presidents. Often considered one of America’s greatest presidents, he’s also one of … Continue reading
The Life Of Teddy Roosevelt (PM)
The Life Of Teddy Roosevelt (PM)
THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED Theodore Roosevelt - he loathed being called Teddy - was one of the most dynamic and impactful American presidents. Often considered one of America’s greatest presidents, he’s also one of the most idiosyncratic and complicated. … Continue reading
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1949 – America 75 Years Ago
1949 – America 75 Years Ago
Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading
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Woodrow Wilson – A Biography
Woodrow Wilson – A Biography
Woodrow Wilson is one of the most complex, contradictory, charismatic, and confounding men ever to be President of the United States! Born in the South but educated in the North, a conservative who advanced progressive causes, a racist who advocated … Continue reading
Woodrow Wilson – A Biography
Woodrow Wilson – A Biography
Woodrow Wilson is one of the most complex, contradictory, charismatic, and confounding men ever to be President of the United States! Born in the South but educated in the North, Woodrow Wilson was a conservative who advanced progressive causes, a … Continue reading
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1974 – America 50 Years Ago
1974 – America 50 Years Ago
Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1974 - America 50 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading
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Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
After World War I ended, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding, an amiable Sen. from … Continue reading
Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
After World War I ended, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding, an amiable Sen. from … Continue reading
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American Movies Set In Italy
American Movies Set In Italy
Italy! Italy is a beautiful country - the weather and the colors are as warm as the people. Diane Lane Glows "Under The Tuscan Sun" Americans are welcomed in every part of the country. Whether tourists want to admire the … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – April 2024 Current Events (AM)
What Just Happened – April 2024 Current Events (AM)
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
What Just Happened – April 2024 Current Events (PM)
What Just Happened – April 2024 Current Events (PM)
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading