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What Just Happened – July 2023 Current Events

Zoom

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 →

The Revolutionary War

Private Venue

Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War. Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many people would … Continue reading →

The Election Of 1960

Private Venue

The 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 →

What Just Happened – August 2023 Current Events

Zoom

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 – August 2023 Current Events

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

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 →

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter.  Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on … Continue reading →

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1948: America 75 Years Ago (AM)

Private Venue

I’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’s top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading →

The Trials Of Trump

Private Venue

The multiple indictments of former President Donald Trump in 2024 have shocked and divided the nation. Although other former Presidents could have been indicted (click here for more context), the conviction of a former President for sexual assault and the … Continue reading →