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American History
Events
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The Life Of FDR – A Multimedia Presentation
Private VenueThe Life Of FDR Understanding the life of FDR is like taking a sonogram of the USA. Franklin Roosevelt transformed the United States with his optimism, vigor, vision and skill. The effects are still being felt and still being debated … Continue reading
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1944 – History In Perspective
Private Venue1944 was one of the most dramatic years in American history - indeed, it was a turning point in the history of the world! The liberation of Europe that began on D-Day was destined to change the trajectory of human … Continue reading
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Private VenueAre you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading
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The Life Of Lincoln
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILWhen Abraham Lincoln became President, he was two years younger than George W. Bush was when he became Chief Executive! On the day he died, Lincoln was approximately the same age Barack Obama is today. Few Americans realize that Lincoln … Continue reading
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The Revolutionary War
Private VenueMost Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War. Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware and the signing of the Declaration of Independence - many … Continue reading
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The Revolutionary War
Private VenueMost Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War. Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware and the signing of the Declaration of Independence - many … 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 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, … Continue reading
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Jimmy Carter
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJimmy Carter was an enigma. A 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 … Continue reading
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Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILNo American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! From 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 … Continue reading
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George W. Bush
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldFew Presidencies have been tested as fast and as hard as that of George W. Bush. (2000 - 2008) Just eight months after his extremely controversial election, the USA came under foreign attack on September 11, 2001. The young, inexperienced … Continue reading