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SUMMARY:1920 - History In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade!  \nAlthough 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\, the decade was far more complex. The atmosphere of social liberalism was being counterbalanced by the non-stop election of conservative Republicans\, a major pushback from organized religion\, and signs of a deteriorating economy despite seeming prosperity.  \n1920 saw two seemingly opposite trends converge – Americans elected very conservative\, old-fashioned politicians at the same time they were beginning to flout conventional norms of behavior. As an example: we outlawed the sale of alcohol and almost  immediately there grew a culture of drinking\, new criminal organizations to sell booze and the glorification of those who opposed the very government they had just elected! \nWe will focus in on the specific year of 1920 – taking a deep dive into the culture\, sports\, movies\, economy and major news stories of a most fascinating\, transitional year!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1920/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200217T093000
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SUMMARY:1945
DESCRIPTION:Join me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. \nIn 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both Adolph Hitler and Franklin D. Roosevelt\, the evil Nazi empire finally surrendered. In the Pacific Theatre\, fierce battles came to an end with the dropping of the world’s first atomic bombs. The destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war – but ushered in a vastly more dangerous era. \nWe will look at the most popular movies\, radio shows and songs of 1945\, discover what famous were born and which died during the year\, learn about what everyday consumer items cost and look back at the amazing\, ultimately heartbreaking World Series run of the Chicago Cubs! \nAmerica 75 years ago was very different – and tremendously important to how we live today.  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1945-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Military History
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DTSTAMP:20200310T171211Z
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SUMMARY:1920 - History In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade!  \nAlthough 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\, the decade was far more complex. The atmosphere of social liberalism was being counterbalanced by the non-stop election of conservative Republicans\, a major pushback from organized religion\, and signs of a deteriorating economy despite seeming prosperity.  \n1920 saw two seemingly opposite trends converge – Americans elected very conservative\, old-fashioned politicians at the same time they were beginning to flout conventional norms of behavior. As an example: we outlawed the sale of alcohol and almost  immediately there grew a culture of drinking\, new criminal organizations to sell booze and the glorification of those who opposed the very government they had just elected! \nWe will focus in on the specific year of 1920 – taking a deep dive into the culture\, sports\, movies\, economy and major news stories of a most fascinating\, transitional year!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1920-4/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200116T130000
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SUMMARY:Reconsidering The Presidents
DESCRIPTION:At 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 consider him to be one of the best Presidents! How\, why\, and when did this shift in historical opinion take place? Could Presidents Bush\, Clinton or Trump someday be seen in a more favorable light? \nThe sam is true for President Ulysses S. Grant. For almost 150 years\, Grant was often used as an example of a terrible President. Although public opinion polling did not exist in Grant’s day. his stock has certainly over the years. \nThe reverse can be true as well. Andrew Jackson’s legacy has suffered a serious decline over the years \nIn this unique multimedia presentation\, we will consider why historians have changed their minds about some of the Presidents!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/reconsidering-the-presidents/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191220T113000
DTSTAMP:20191207T194935Z
CREATED:20190103T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191207T194935Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
DESCRIPTION:My most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year\, this program sold out at every venie – so reserve your seats early! \nEach December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2019 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2019 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2019 \n√ Important Deaths of 2020 \nAnd then comes the part every one enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2020! And just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2019. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2019-2020-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
DESCRIPTION:My most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year\, this program sold out at every venie – so reserve your seats early! \nEach December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2019 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2019 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2019 \n√ Important Deaths of 2020 \nAnd then comes the part every one enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2020! And just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2019. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2019-2020-7/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191217T140000
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SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
DESCRIPTION:My most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year\, this program sold out at every venie – so reserve your seats early! \nEach December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2019 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2019 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2019 \n√ Important Deaths of 2019 \nAnd then comes the part every one enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2020! And just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2019. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2019-2020-2-2/
LOCATION:Indian Trails Public Library\, 355 Schoenbeck Rd\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191216T143000
DTSTAMP:20190103T171913Z
CREATED:20190103T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T171913Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
DESCRIPTION:My most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year\, this program sold out at every venie – so reserve your seats early! \nEach December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2019 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2019 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2019 \n√ Important Deaths of 2020 \nAnd then comes the part every one enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2020! And just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2019. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2019-2020-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191216T230000
DTSTAMP:20190412T155434Z
CREATED:20190103T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T155434Z
UID:8208-1576488600-1576537200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
DESCRIPTION:My most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year\, this program sold out at every venie – so reserve your seats early! \nEach December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2019 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2019 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2019 \n√ Important Deaths of 2020 \nAnd then comes the part every one enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2020! And just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2019. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2019-2020-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T130000
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SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
DESCRIPTION:My most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year\, this program sold out at every venie – so reserve your seats early! \nEach December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2019 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2019 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2019 \n√ Important Deaths of 2020 \nAnd then comes the part every one enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2020! And just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2019. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2019-2020-2-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T200000
DTSTAMP:20190103T161138Z
CREATED:20190103T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T161138Z
UID:7946-1576089000-1576094400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
DESCRIPTION:My most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year\, this program sold out at every venie – so reserve your seats early! \nEach December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2019 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2019 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2019 \n√ Important Deaths of 2020 \nAnd then comes the part every one enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2020! And just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2019. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2019-2020/
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191209T110000
DTSTAMP:20190522T194126Z
CREATED:20190103T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T194126Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
DESCRIPTION:My most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year\, this program sold out at every venie – so reserve your seats early! \nEach December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2019 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2019 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2019 \n√ Important Deaths of 2020 \nAnd then comes the part every one enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2020! And just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2019. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2019-2020-5/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T150000
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SUMMARY:1969 History In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1969 In Perspective\, 50 Years Ago \nWelcome to our time machine! In this fascinating new multimedia presentation we will put the wild\, unique and absolutely unprecedented year of 1969 in perspective! \nIn 1969\, America was in turmoil. \nWith the seemingly endless war in Vietnam entering a deadly phase\, a quarter million protestors marched on Washington. The new President\, Richard Nixon was sworn in\, promising to heal the woulnds of our fractured nation. The year veered from unbelievabe highs to infathomable lows. \nIt was 1969 when Neil Armstrong became the first human being to step on the moon\, Charles Manson directed grisly murders and Woodstock highlighted the Cultural Revolution. And no fan of the Chicago Cubs can ever forget the promise and failure of 1969! \nJoin us for a fascinating look at a turbulent year!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1969-in-perspective-4/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/flat550x550075f.u3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191025T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191025T150000
DTSTAMP:20190924T142157Z
CREATED:20190412T142616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T142157Z
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SUMMARY:1944 - History In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history – indeed\, it was a turning point in the history of the world! \nThe liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human history. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will examine America as it was in 1944. The Second World War will be an important topic\, of course\, but we will look at many aspects of American life as well \nSo what was America really like in 1944? How much did it cost to buy a gallon of gas\, a loaf of bread or a postage stamp? \nWhat music were we listening to and how much did the average American make that year? You will learn about the Oscar winning best film and how Broadway was being transformed into something much modern. We will look at how the Cubsand the White Sox did\, gaze at what a 1944 car looked like and how people dressed. Naturally\, 1944 being an election year\, our focus will also be to examine the tumutuous world of politics of 1944. \nPresident Roosevelt was elected to a fourth term in 1944 and Harry Truman\, largely an unknown figure was elevated to the Presidency. \nPlease join us as we put History In Perspective – 1944!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1944-history-in-perspective-4-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/baa47b0d566f80b3986237a7f79eab95.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T143000
DTSTAMP:20190827T193549Z
CREATED:20190412T142616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T193549Z
UID:8506-1569243600-1569249000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1944 - History In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history – indeed\, it was a turning point in the history of the world! \nThe liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human history. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will examine America as it was in 1944. The Second World War will be an important topic\, of course\, but we will look at many aspects of American life as well \nSo what was America really like in 1944? How much did it cost to buy a gallon of gas\, a loaf of bread or a postage stamp? \nWhat music were we listening to and how much did the average American make that year? You will learn about the Oscar winning best film and how Broadway was being transformed into something much modern. We will look at how the Cubsand the White Sox did\, gaze at what a 1944 car looked like and how people dressed. Naturally\, 1944 being an election year\, our focus will also be to examine the tumutuous world of politics of 1944. \nPresident Roosevelt was elected to a fourth term in 1944 and Harry Truman\, largely an unknown figure was elevated to the Presidency. \nPlease join us as we put History In Perspective – 1944!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1944-history-in-perspective-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/baa47b0d566f80b3986237a7f79eab95.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T110000
DTSTAMP:20190522T195535Z
CREATED:20160717T224951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T195535Z
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SUMMARY:The Patient Is The President - Deaths And Near Deaths
DESCRIPTION:The assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital\, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President\, the whole nation is watching the every move of the doctors. Since that fateful day in November 1963\, every choice\, action\, and report of the medical team has been scrutinized and second-guessed by professionals and laymen alike. As a result of the historical Monday morning quarterbacking of the public\, every medical treatment of every President since has been reported in minute detail! \nThis unique and fast-paced multimedia presentation will have you enthralled as we watch doctors desperately work to save the lives of Presidents Lincoln\, Garfield\, and Reagan after they were shot. We will also look at how other Presidential health crises were handled (or mishandled) by physicians. For instance\, President John Tyler might well have lived had his doctors simply done nothing at all!  Woodrow Wilson’s crippling stroke was kept secret from the public\, the media\, and even the Congress by his doctor. In each case\, we will look at what was done\, what wasn’t done and whether medicine today might have changed the diagnosis\, treatment or the outcome! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/patient-president-deaths-3/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190922T153000
DTSTAMP:20190828T123510Z
CREATED:20181226T222923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T123510Z
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SUMMARY:1969 History In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1969 In Perspective\, 50 Years Ago \nWelcome to our time machine! In this fascinating new multimedia presentation we will put the wild\, unique and absolutely unprecedented year of 1969 in perspective! \nIn 1969\, America was in turmoil. \nWith the seemingly endless war in Vietnam entering a deadly phase\, a quarter million protestors marched on Washington. The new President\, Richard Nixon was sworn in\, promising to heal the woulnds of our fractured nation. The year veered from unbelievabe highs to infathomable lows. \nIt was 1969 when Neil Armstrong became the first human being to step on the moon\, Charles Manson directed grisly murders and Woodstock highlighted the Cultural Revolution. And no fan of the Chicago Cubs can ever forget the promise and failure of 1969! \nJoin us for a fascinating look at a turbulent year!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1969-in-perspective-2/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:American History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/flat550x550075f.u3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T110000
DTSTAMP:20190522T195444Z
CREATED:20160717T224951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T195444Z
UID:8366-1568626200-1568631600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Patient Is The President - Deaths And Near Deaths
DESCRIPTION:The assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital\, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President\, the whole nation is watching the every move of the doctors. Since that fateful day in November 1963\, every choice\, action\, and report of the medical team has been scrutinized and second-guessed by professionals and laymen alike. As a result of the historical Monday morning quarterbacking of the public\, every medical treatment of every President since has been reported in minute detail! \nThis unique and fast-paced multimedia presentation will have you enthralled as we watch doctors desperately work to save the lives of Presidents Lincoln\, Garfield\, and Reagan after they were shot. We will also look at how other Presidential health crises were handled (or mishandled) by physicians. For instance\, President John Tyler might well have lived had his doctors simply done nothing at all!  Woodrow Wilson’s crippling stroke was kept secret from the public\, the media\, and even the Congress by his doctor. In each case\, we will look at what was done\, what wasn’t done and whether medicine today might have changed the diagnosis\, treatment or the outcome! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/patient-president-deaths-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T110000
DTSTAMP:20190522T195100Z
CREATED:20160717T224951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T195100Z
UID:8363-1568626200-1568631600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Patient Is The President - Deaths And Near Deaths
DESCRIPTION:The assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital\, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President\, the whole nation is watching the every move of the doctors. Since that fateful day in November 1963\, every choice\, action\, and report of the medical team has been scrutinized and second-guessed by professionals and laymen alike. As a result of the historical Monday morning quarterbacking of the public\, every medical treatment of every President since has been reported in minute detail! \nThis unique and fast-paced multimedia presentation will have you enthralled as we watch doctors desperately work to save the lives of Presidents Lincoln\, Garfield\, and Reagan after they were shot. We will also look at how other Presidential health crises were handled (or mishandled) by physicians. For instance\, President John Tyler might well have lived had his doctors simply done nothing at all!  Woodrow Wilson’s crippling stroke was kept secret from the public\, the media\, and even the Congress by his doctor. In each case\, we will look at what was done\, what wasn’t done and whether medicine today might have changed the diagnosis\, treatment or the outcome! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/patient-president-deaths/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190912T143000
DTSTAMP:20190910T134614Z
CREATED:20160717T224951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T134614Z
UID:8219-1568293200-1568298600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Patient Is The President - Deaths And Near Deaths
DESCRIPTION:The assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital\, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President\, the whole nation is watching the every move of the doctors. Since that fateful day in November 1963\, every choice\, action\, and report of the medical team has been scrutinized and second-guessed by professionals and laymen alike. As a result of the historical Monday morning quarterbacking of the public\, every medical treatment of every President since has been reported in minute detail! \nThis unique and fast-paced multimedia presentation will have you enthralled as we watch doctors desperately work to save the lives of Presidents Lincoln\, Garfield\, and Reagan after they were shot. We will also look at how other Presidential health crises were handled (or badly mishandled) by physicians. \nFor instance\, President John Tyler might well have lived had his doctors simply done nothing at all!  Woodrow Wilson’s crippling stroke was kept secret from the public\, the media\, and even the Congress by his doctor. In each case\, we will look at what was done\, what wasn’t done and whether medicine today might have changed the diagnosis\, treatment or the outcome! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/patient-president-deaths-near-deaths-2-2-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/69847-Ronald-Reagan-Quote-I-was-alarmed-at-my-doctor-s-report-He-said-I.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190909T110000
DTSTAMP:20190827T193343Z
CREATED:20190412T142616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T193343Z
UID:8191-1568021400-1568026800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1944 - History In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history – indeed\, it was a turning point in the history of the world! \nThe liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human history. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will examine America as it was in 1944. The Second World War will be an important topic\, of course\, but we will look at many aspects of American life as well \nSo what was America really like in 1944? How much did it cost to buy a gallon of gas\, a loaf of bread or a postage stamp? \nWhat music were we listening to and how much did the average American make that year? You will learn about the Oscar winning best film and how Broadway was being transformed into something much modern. We will look at how the Cubsand the White Sox did\, gaze at what a 1944 car looked like and how people dressed. Naturally\, 1944 being an election year\, our focus will also be to examine the tumutuous world of politics of 1944. \nPresident Roosevelt was elected to a fourth term in 1944 and Harry Truman\, largely an unknown figure was elevated to the Presidency. \nPlease join us as we put History In Perspective – 1944!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1944-history-in-perspective/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190905T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190905T140000
DTSTAMP:20190419T132342Z
CREATED:20140410T184116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T132342Z
UID:8221-1567686600-1567692000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
DESCRIPTION: Who Killed JFK?\n I’ll Tell You! \n \nThe 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 – to answer the question: who killed JFK? \nTheir conclusion was that Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole assassin. Immediately\, the public was skeptical. Stephen King described Oswald as “a semi-educated hillbilly with delusions of grandeur.” How could such an insignificant loser pull off such a dastardly crime? And why did Jack Ruby\, accused of being a Mob member\, kill Oswald? \nWe have been through with whispered knowledge of conspiracies and confessions and coverups. And so the public has asked for an explanation of the “magic bullet.” \nAnd the contradictory witness statements. \nAnd Oswald’s shadowy past. \nAnd all of the “secret files.” \nAnd all of the conspiracy theories. \nAnd all of the “mysterious deaths” associated with the assassination? \nBooks and articles\, movies and documentaries have raised in innumerable questions about who killed JFK. \nWho Killed JFK – Computer Analysis\nSo who killed JFK? I will attempt to answer as many of these questions as possible. First I will attempt to separate historical fact from theory & speculation. Second\, I will show what the historical record actually indicates happened. We have access to much more information today then the Warren Commission had in 1963/4 or the House of Representatives had in 1977. Third\, we will examine what modern computer forensics can tell us about the crime. For instance\, the Warren Commission had access to the “Zapruder Film.”  Today\, we can use computers to enhance and analyze the film. We can use modern technology to analyze the path of each of the bullets that were fired. \nWho Killed JFK – Computer Analysis \nAnd we can use computers to isolate the mysterious sounds captured by a Dallas motorcycle patrolman.  In 1977\, the House of Representatives believed that the recording showed four shots fired in Dealy Plaza.  The National Academy of Science\, among many other groups\, have taken the same sound recordings and used state-of-the-art technology to analyze them. What do we know now? \nYou may not agree with my conclusions\, but you will definitely learn a lot and come away with a new perspective about the historical record of who killed JFK. \nBONUS! Click Here to read the amazing story of how one of President Kennedy’s most trusted Secret Service agents saved the life of Harry Truman – TWICE!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jfk-murder-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T153000
DTSTAMP:20190724T135919Z
CREATED:20140629T163730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T135919Z
UID:8436-1566396000-1566401400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President
DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  \nThey are among the many and amazing\, completely fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who! \nWith an unprecedented number of serious female candidates running for the Democratic nomination in 2020 and Republican Nikki Haley eyeing the GOP nod in 2024\, this topic takes on even greater urgency! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the fascinating stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . It won’t be Hillary Clinton or Sarah Palin\, but iIncluded in the presentation be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! It may happen as soon as the Election of 2020! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2019-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Victoria-Woodhull-9536447-1-402.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190819T143000
DTSTAMP:20190103T170709Z
CREATED:20141106T024748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T170709Z
UID:7962-1566219600-1566225000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Election Of 1960
DESCRIPTION: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 insights\, and numerous fascinating film clips to help put this most momentous campaign into perspective. \nRichard Nixon was coming off of eight years as vice president to one of the most popular presidents of all time. He had experience in domestic and foreign-policy and was a veteran many tough campaigns. hitill very young\, he offered a new face for the Republican Party’s future. He became the first sitting vice president to earn his party’s nomination since John C Breckenridge exactly 100 years earlier! \n  \nJohn F. Kennedy was only a few years younger than Nixon and considered him a friend. JFK was seen as a lightweight in the Senate\, proposing no major legislation and often missing long stretches of time due to surgeries and hospitalizations. However he was a war hero\, handsome\, charismatic and a best-selling author. He had to defeat a number of older and better known Democrats to earn the nomination. \n  \nAnd then came the campaign for president! Nixon’s national reputation vs. Kennedy’s cool and charisma. With polls showing just a slight Nixon believed throughout the summer\, the two men agreed to something that had never happened before: a series of presidential debates. Those debates turned the course of the election and changed politics\, They demonstrated the importance of television in future campaigns. Throw into the mix the rest of Martin Luther King Jr.\, Nixon’s phlebitis\, Kennedy’s mafia connections\, mystery votes in Illinois and odd campaign choices by Nixon and you have the makings of a fascinating campaign! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/election-1960-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190809T143000
DTSTAMP:20190724T140504Z
CREATED:20190412T142616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T140504Z
UID:8439-1565355600-1565361000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1944 - History In Perspective
DESCRIPTION:1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history – indeed\, it was a turning point in the history of the world! \nThe liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human history. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will examine America as it was in 1944. The Second World War will be an important topic\, of course\, but we will look at many aspects of American life as well \nSo what was America lreally ike in 1944? How much did it cost to buy a gallon of gas\, a loaf of bread or a postage stamp? \nWhat music were we listening to and how much did the average American make that year? You will learn about the Oscar winning best film and how Broadway was being transformed into something much modern. We will look at how the Cubsand the White Sox did\, gaze at what a 1944 car looked like and how people dressed. Naturally\, 1944 being an election year\, our focus will also be to examine the tumutuous world of politics of 1944. \nPresident Roosevelt was elected to a fourth term in 1944 and Harry Truman\, largely an unknown figure was elevated to the Presidency. \nPlease join us as we put History In Perspective – 1944!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1944-history-in-perspective-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190801T143000
DTSTAMP:20190730T154352Z
CREATED:20190730T154352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T154352Z
UID:8452-1564664400-1564669800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:George W. Bush
DESCRIPTION:Few Presidencies have been tested as fast and as hard as that of George W. Bush. (2000 – 2008) \nJust eight months after his extremely controversial election\, the USA came under foreign attack on September 11\, 2001. The young\, inexperienced President at first seemed overmatched. Then in two memorable responses\, one at Ground Zero and one during a nationally televised speech to Congress\, President Bush rose to the occasion of national unity. His approval ratings were at an all-time high and the nation seemed to be completely supportive of a war to end the terrorist group that had viciously murdered nearly 3\,000 Americans.  \nWithin just a few years\, the man who had been elected by the Republican Supreme Court after his brother and his Florida campaign manager counted the votes saw his popularity sink to an almost unimaginable level. After barely winning reelection in 2004\, Bush found support for his wars evaporating and his decision to ballon the debt while fighting a war\, cutting oversight on financial institutions\, and cutting taxes led to the worst recession since the Great Depression. President Bush left office as his party was trounced in a landslide and his popularity had cratered. \nThe fascinating story of President Bush is one you will not want to miss!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/george-w-bush/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190726T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190726T150000
DTSTAMP:20190725T144632Z
CREATED:20180413T164519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T144632Z
UID:8445-1564147800-1564153200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Movies About Lincoln - Abraham Lincoln On Film
DESCRIPTION:No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! \nFrom the earliest days of silent movies\, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can be seen in John Ford’s groundbreaking “Young Mr. Lincoln” starring Henry Fonda. Raymond Massey played Lincoln so often on stage\, movies\, and TV that George S. Kaufman famously observed: “[Raymond] Massey won’t be satisfied until he’s assassinated!” \nEven in contemporary films such as Spielberg’s “Lincoln\,” the myth of Honest Abe grows and evolves with each movie. In this insightful\, mesmerizing and nostalgic multimedia presentation\, you will see my work as a Lincoln scholar combined with my love of classic cinema!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/movies-about-lincoln-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T143000
DTSTAMP:20190730T140004Z
CREATED:20190730T135926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T140004Z
UID:8449-1564059600-1564065000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Jimmy Carter
DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Carter was an enigma. \nA deeply religious Southern Baptist\, raised by a segregationist Father and an open spirited mother who nursed Black families without pay in southern Georgia\, Carter’s unique background made him hard to define and hard to understand. \nHe was a moralist as President\, Neither liberal nor conservative\, Jimmy Carter made few political friends and found himself isolated even from those in his own party. \nPresident Carter brimmed with self-confidence and a moral compass that told him what to do and whom to trust.  \nThe common perception of Carter is that he was a lousy President (except for the Camp David Accords) and our greatest ex-resident. The impact of the Carter Institute\, his many books\, his work in establishing Habitat For Humanity\, and his world travels as an ambassador of peace has made Carter more popular now than when he was President!  \nJoin is for a unique and insightful view into the background and career of Jimmy Carter!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jimmy_carter/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190722T153000
DTSTAMP:20190326T142143Z
CREATED:20140627T231634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T142143Z
UID:8153-1563804000-1563809400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The most important sentence ever written by an American – a sentence which 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\, Jefferson\, Adams\, Hamilton and Paul Revere challenges us even today \n \nOn a stifling July day in 1776\, our Founding Fathers agreed to a document that was completely unique.  There had been many revolutions over the centuries\, but never had one begun with a philosophical purpose statement. Although the Declaration of Independence has no legal power\, it has become the guiding beacon for what America strove to become. As a nation we are a world leader in human rights and\, yet\, still a work in progress. \n \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation I will present the thrilling themes\, complex and charismatic personalities and exciting events that led to the most important moment in American history!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/declaration-independence/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T150000
DTSTAMP:20190702T135820Z
CREATED:20170830T155635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T135820Z
UID:8418-1562594400-1562598000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   \nAlthough 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 be hard-pressed to name a major battle\, a leading general or even how the War For Independence ended.  Recent events in America have caused some to question whether we should even have statues of George Washington on public display. \nTHE REVOLUTIONARY WAR\n In this four-part series on the Revolutionary War we will examine why the freest and most prosperous colonials in the world decided to declare independence from a mother country that had protected them. We will look at the roots of the war\, the Declaration of Independence\, the early battles including Lexington\, Concord\, and Bunker Hill before transitioning into a longer look at the seven years of fighting necessary for America to begin its experiment in participatory democracy. We will also look at the amazing and diverse leaders who guided America. Benjamin Franklin\,James Monroe\, John Adams\, Paul Revere\, George Washington\, Thomas Jefferson\, and Alexander Hamilton will be some of the people whom we will meet. I encourage you to learn more about how America came to be!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/revolution-a-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History,Political History
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