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American History
Events
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1943 – A Look At The USA During WWII
Private Venue75 years ago America was deep in the middle of a the Second World War, just leaving the Great Depression, and dancing to the music of Glenn Miller's Orchestra. The Battle of Midway in the Pacific and the Allied invasion … Continue reading
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1922 – America One Hundred Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield57 years after his murder at the hands of terrorists, Abraham Lincoln's magnificent memorial was opened in 1922. Lincoln's son, Robert, was still alive to see this extraordinary testament to his father's hopes for America. The grand celebration was a … Continue reading
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1947 Time Capsule
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldMy always-popular "Time Capsule" series turns its lens on America 75 years ago. 1947 was a turbulent year in the world. Israel and India became independent, the cold war began, the sound barrier was broken and the great Jackie Robinson … Continue reading
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1972 – America 50 Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur time capsule lands 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 in 1972 America. 'All In … Continue reading
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Harry Belafonte
New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United StatesThis 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
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America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
Private VenueThe 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
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JFK – A Life
Private VenueJOHN F. KENNEDY - A LIFE JFK is one of our most beloved and well-known Presidents. However, much of what we "know" about John Fitzgerald Kennedy is fragmentary: his dalliances with women, his heroism in the aftermath of PT-109, his glamorous wife, … Continue reading
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1922 – America One Hundred Years Ago
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesFifty-seven years after his murder at the hands of terrorists, Abraham Lincoln's magnificent memorial was opened in 1922. Lincoln's son, Robert, was still alive to see this extraordinary testament to his father's hopes for America. The grand celebration was a … Continue reading
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Benjamin Franklin
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldBenjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading
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Benjamin Franklin
Private VenueBenjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading