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American History
Events
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Schaumburg Public Library 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
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1971 – 50 Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur time capsule is set for 1971 - 50 years ago, This multimedia presentation explores this important, transitional year. We will look at the famous people who were born or died, the major inventions, what things cost, the most popular … Continue reading
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Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldHarriet Tubman and Rosa Parks are two of the greatest heroes in American history. Each of these courageous women risked her life for the betterment of others. Neither achieved wealth, and both knew great sorrow before becoming historical icons. … Continue reading
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Ida B Wells and Oprah Winfrey
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis brand new multimedia presentation looks at the lives of two amazing African-American female journalists. Each was born in Mississippi, moved to Tennessee, and built an amazing life in Chicago. Ida B. Wells is often credited as being the first … Continue reading
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Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldNellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen are two of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history. Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh, drawing the ire of the richest people in the … Continue reading
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1921
ZoomToday, our multimedia time capsule takes us all the way back to 1921. World War One was over, the Republicans regained control of the government, and America was recovering from the flu pandemic. So what was American life like 100 … Continue reading
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Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography
Private VenueThomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time. Edison was certainly that! He concentrated on practical discoveries such as the light bulb, motion picture cameras, sound … Continue reading
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The Integration Of Central High School – Little Rock, 1957
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Integration Of Central High School - Little Rock, 1957
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The Election Of 1960
Private VenueThe election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. Until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading
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1971 – 50 Years Ago
ZoomOur time capsule is set for 1971 - 50 years ago, This multimedia presentation explores this important, transitional year. We will look at the famous people who were born or died, the major inventions, what things cost, the most popular … Continue reading
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