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American History
Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches
Private VenueThis brand new presentation will introduce you to the greatest speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil … Continue reading
Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen
Private VenueNellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen are two of American history’s most groundbreaking female journalists. Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh, drawing the ire of the wealthiest people in the city. She … Continue reading
What Just Happened – June 2024 Current Events
ZoomOnce 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
1924 – America 100 Years Ago
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesOur 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
America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
ZoomThe most important sentence ever written by an American - a sentence that has inspired people in every part of the world - is found in America's purpose statement! Click here to read more. The legacy of Washington, Hancock, Franklin, … Continue reading
1949 – America 75 Years Ago
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesOur 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
What Just Happened – July 2024 Current Events
ZoomOnce 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
Best Movies About Politics (Part I)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldFilms will be presented chronologically. Politics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters, suspenseful plots, unexpected twists, and a great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then some! In this remarkable new presentation, … Continue reading
First Look: The Election Of 2024
Private VenueIt is 100 days before the election! In this exciting and all-new presentation, I will break down the electoral strategies of the Harris and the Trump campaigns, showing you which states are in play, what factors will be important in … Continue reading
Best Movies About Politics (Part II)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldNOTE:. Films will be presented chronologically. Politics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters, suspenseful plots, unexpected twists, and a great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then some! In this remarkable new … Continue reading