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American History
Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches (Evening)
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThis 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 StatesJack 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
ZoomNellie 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)
ZoomUpdated every year-my most popular program! SEATS AVAILABLE: 11 Out Of 100 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 … Continue reading
The Year In Review – And Predictions For 2023 (PM)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldUpdated 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
The Year In Review – And Predictions For 2023
Private VenueUpdated 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
The Year In Review – And Predictions For 2023 (PM)
Private VenueUpdated 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 VenueThis 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
What Just Happened – January 2023 Current Events
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce 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?" What makes this session so unique is that we will not … Continue reading
What Just Happened – January 2023 Current Events (AM)
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 unique because we will not just talk about … Continue reading