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American History
Events
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesMy most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year, this program sold out at every venie - so reserve your seats early! Each December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. … Continue reading
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Reconsidering The Presidents
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAt one time, Harry Truman was generally considered to be the worst President of all time! At their worst, President Truman's approval numbers were even lower than Presidents G. W. Bush, Jimmy Carter or Donald Trump! Yet today, many historians … Continue reading
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1920 – History In Perspective
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade! Although Americans tend to think of "The Roaring 20s" as the era of flappers, bathtub gin, Al Capone, a booming stock market, and a much more liberal sexual atmosphere, … Continue reading
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1945
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesJoin 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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1920 – History In Perspective
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade! Although Americans tend to think of "The Roaring 20s" as the era of flappers, bathtub gin, Al Capone, a booming stock market, and a much more liberal sexual atmosphere, … Continue reading
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Charles Lindbergh – A Life In Three Acts
Private VenueCharles Lindbergh led one of the most unique lives of any American! Lindbergh's life played out in three acts. The first is the most celebrated and best known. The "aw shucks" small town boy with a passion for flying became … Continue reading
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1920 – History In Perspective
Private Venue1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade! Although Americans tend to think of "The Roaring 20s" as the era of flappers, bathtub gin, Al Capone, a booming stock market, and a much more liberal sexual atmosphere, … Continue reading
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1920 – History In Perspective
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade! Although Americans tend to think of "The Roaring 20s" as the era of flappers, bathtub gin, Al Capone, a booming stock market, and a much more liberal sexual atmosphere, … Continue reading
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1945
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJoin 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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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
Lake Shore Men's Club 1301 Clavey, Highland Park, 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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