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Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches

Private Venue

This 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 Venue

Nellie 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

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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

1924 – America 100 Years Ago

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

Our 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

1949 – America 75 Years Ago

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

Our 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

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

Best Movies About Politics (Part I)

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

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 presentation, … Continue reading

First Look: The Election Of 2024

Private Venue

It 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