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American History
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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesWho Killed JFK? I'll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading
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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesWho Killed JFK? I'll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading
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1945
ZoomJoin me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early!fast In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Private VenueThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early!fast In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Private VenueThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early!fast In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Schaumburg Public Library 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
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1971 – 50 Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur time capsule is set for 1971 - 50 years ago, This multimedia presentation explores this important, transitional year. We will look at the famous people who were born or died, the major inventions, what things cost, the most popular … Continue reading
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Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldHarriet Tubman and Rosa Parks are two of the greatest heroes in American history. Each of these courageous women risked her life for the betterment of others. Neither achieved wealth, and both knew great sorrow before becoming historical icons. … Continue reading
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Ida B Wells and Oprah Winfrey
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis brand new multimedia presentation looks at the lives of two amazing African-American female journalists. Each was born in Mississippi, moved to Tennessee, and built an amazing life in Chicago. Ida B. Wells is often credited as being the first … Continue reading