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1972 (PM) Life In America 50 Years Ago

Our time capsule lands on the tumultuous events of 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, ‘Meathead Mike Stivic, accurately reflected the deep divisions … Continue reading

Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches (Afternoon)

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

This brand-new presentation will introduce you to the most important 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

Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches (Evening)

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

This brand-new presentation will introduce you to the most important 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

Jack Ruby – Hothead, Hitman or Patriot?

Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bar Road, Syosset, NY, United States

Jack Ruby - Hothead, Hitman, or Patriot? Here is what we know for sure. Jack Ruby was an erratic, violent man who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald. The most hotly debated question about this infamous crime is WHY Jack Ruby chose … Continue reading

Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen

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Nellie 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 wealthiest people in the … Continue reading

The Year In Review – And Predictions For 2023 (PM)

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Updated every year-my most popular program!   We will look at the top news stories of the year, remember the famous people who passed away, look at the top quotes and new words of the year, and I will fearlessly … Continue reading

Harry Belafonte

Private Venue

This has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is certainly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! When I began my research, I thought I would be talking about a popular entertainer from the … Continue reading