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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 amazing and 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! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the phenomonal stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . t won’t be Hillary Clinton\, but iIncluded om 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! \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is FREE to all; but prior registration is strongly recommended!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2019-2/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
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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! \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is FREE\, but registration is strongly recommended!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/movies-about-lincoln-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for some high energy history?\n \nWhen 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 I can remember. Unlike so many ridiculous conspiracy theories that float around the Internet\, the murder of Pres. Lincoln was the result of the terrorist conspiracy. You will be amazed by the personalities\, the strange coincidences\, the tragic mistakes and the far-reaching consequences of this successful act of terrorism. \nDrawing on my skills as a historian and as a dramatist\, the dramatic events come to life with an explosive\, clear\, unforgettable focus. You become swept up in the tide of events that would change the nation forever.  This fascinating presentation has earned standing ovations across the USA And I am proud to present it to you. \n \n Want to learn more?\n Click here to read the unexpected fates of the others who were in the box with Pres. Lincoln that night. This short article will give you a glimpse of the strange effects of the assassination. If you are fascinated by Lincoln as a person\, click here to read an article about my favorite movie portrayal of Lincoln \n \nand click here to read my response to truth and fiction in the popular Steven Spielberg “Lincoln” movie.  And you can click here to read about the mind of Lincoln – how he decided to declare a national day of Thanksgiving in the middle of the bloodiest war in American history. \n I promise this will be a presentation you will long remember! \n A Bonus!\nClick here for a real treat. On the old game show\, “I’ve Got a Secret” the last known living witness to the assassination of Pres. Lincoln by the terrorist\, John Wilkes Booth\, made an appearance on February 9\, 1956. While his memory of the events is not reliable\, I still think it is an amazing thing to be able to see! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/assassination-abraham-lincoln-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190212T140000
DTSTAMP:20181226T170144Z
CREATED:20140629T163730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T170144Z
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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 amazing and 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! \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the phenomonal stories of the women who blazed the way for a sea change in the political process . t won’t be Hillary Clinton\, but iIncluded om 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/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T203000
DTSTAMP:20190111T232734Z
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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 how one of JFK’s Secret Service agents saved the life of Harry Truman – TWICE!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/kennedy-assassination-presentation-3-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence – America's Purpose Statement
DESCRIPTION:The Declaration Of Independence – America’s Purpose Statement\nIt was a moment that changed the history of the world forever. Throughout recorded time\, there had been innumerable revolutions\, revolts\, and separatist movements. But never had such a group of educated men decided to place the context of their revolution in the scope of human rights and do so with a written document that inspires people to this day. The bold committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence\, primarily Thomas Jefferson\, Benjamin Franklin\, and John Adams  understood that the revolution was about something more profound than simply political rights or taxation.They understood the importance of the moment.  Drawing on the natural rights of men\, they made the American Revolution a struggle for the concepts of equality and democracy. They saw a higher purpose for their actions. With a major American city under siege and occupied by soldiers their very lives were on the line. Yet the Continental Congress stood their ground by approving a document that contained the most important sentence ever written by an American.  The thrilling events that led to the Declaration of Independence and its actual meaning and influence on America will come to life in this exciting multimedia presentation. \nWe will focus on the importance of the Declaration of Independence. We will see how it has inspired and motivated generations of Americans.  In addition\, we will see how Abraham Lincoln elevated it in the minds of the American people.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/declaration-independence-americas-purpose-statement-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181212T203000
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SUMMARY:Looking Back; Looking Ahead - 2019 In Review and Predictions For 2020
DESCRIPTION:This is my most anticipated program of the year! Last year\, when I presented it five times at publc venues\, it sold out every time!  \nEach December I offer a fast-paced overview of the past year. I will present the top ten news stories of the year\, offer (in my opinion) the ten most significant new quotes. Additionally\, I will share the most important deaths of the year and offer a fun look at year’s new words. \nThen comes the fun part – I will “pull out my crystal ball” and make specific predictions as to what will happen in the New Year. And just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly how well I did in my predictions for this year! My batting average is actually very good\, despite predicting the election of President Hillary Clinton! \nPLEASE sign up in advance! I always feel badly when people are turned away at the dooe from my presentations!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2019-review/
LOCATION:Fremont Public Library\, 1170 N. Midlothian Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181119T230000
DTSTAMP:20170929T210706Z
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SUMMARY:Hizzoner - Richard J. Daley\, The Mayor Of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Richard J. Daley was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years.\nThe Legacy Of Richard J. Daley\nHis legacy is complex and his accomplishments controversial\, substantial\, and long-lasting. \nA poll of professional historians named Richard J. Daley as the sixth most effective mayor in the history of the United States. \nDr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw Mayor Daley as the embodiment of segregation and racism. \nRichard J. Daley’s methods were not democratic but White Chicago grew and prospered under his leadership. Richard J. Daley’s early life reads like a Horatio Alger story. He was the grandson of a butcher. He was the son of a sheet metal worker.  Richard J. Daley sold newspapers\, worked in the stockyards\, and made deliveries. He worked his way through school during the depression\, taking night classes to learn clerical skills and then a law degree. \n He worked his way up through the Chicago political machine\, beginning as a Democratic Precinct captain. He was actually elected as a Republican to the state legislature\, but quickly switched parties. He worked with then Gov. Adlai Stevenson and worked his way up through the ranks of the Democratic Party. His election as mayor cemented his power in Chicago. Whether he was overseeing the massive building projects in downtown Chicago\, fighting against the efforts of Martin Luther King to integrate the city\, battling protesters at the 1968 Democratic convention\, or building a party infrastructure that would last well beyond his lifetime\, Richard J. Daley led an extraordinary life. \nIn this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, we will delve into the personal background and relationships of Chicago’s Mayor Richard J. Daley. We will look at his complex\, controversial\, and contradictory reputation for effectiveness and repression. You will come away with a deeper understanding – if not a different opinion – of Mayor Richard J. Daley.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/hizzoner-richard-j-daley-chicago-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181116T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T165335Z
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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 how one of JFK’s Secret Service agents saved the life of Harry Truman – TWICE!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/kennedy-assassination-presentation-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181111T153000
DTSTAMP:20181103T155258Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T155258Z
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SUMMARY:Over There: America In World War I
DESCRIPTION:It was “The War To End All Wars” and “The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy.” When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars\, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. The role of America in World War I is still vitally important as our nation makes strategic decisions on both peace and war. \nThe effects of World War I are both obvious (the rise of the Nazi government in Germany) and less immediately apparent. As an example\, as a result of the involvement of America In World War I\, the groundwork was laid for the eventual establishment of Israel. \nOver There: America In World War I\nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will trace the roots of American involvement in “The Great War\,” including how it reshaped the major political parties. We will look at the military participation of American troops fighting on European soil and look at length at the peace process and how it laid the groundwork for the rise of Hitler and the start of World War II \nPLEASE NOTE: This is a special presentation\, sponsored by the Signal Hill Chapter of The Daughters Of The American Revolution. The program is free to the public!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/over-there-america-in-world-war-i/
LOCATION:Ela Public Library\, 275 Mohawk Trail\,\, Lake Zurich\, IL\, 60047
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History
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SUMMARY:Over There: America In World War I
DESCRIPTION:It was “The War To End All Wars” and “The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy.” When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars\, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. The role of America in World War I is still vitally important as our nation makes strategic decisions on both peace and war. \nThe effects of World War I are both obvious (the rise of the Nazi government in Germany) and less immediately apparent. As an example\, as a result of the involvement of America In World War I\, the groundwork was laid for the eventual establishment of Israel. \nOver There: America In World War I\nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will trace the roots of American involvement in “The Great War\,” including how it reshaped the major political parties. We will look at the military participation of American troops fighting on European soil. As we look at the effects of The Great War on the American home front after the Doughboys returned\, we  will look at length at the peace process and how it laid the groundwork for the rise of Adolph Hitler and the start of World War II \nPLEASE NOTE: The program is free to the public!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/over-there-america-in-world-war-i-2/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181029T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181029T103000
DTSTAMP:20180830T145807Z
CREATED:20160717T224951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T145807Z
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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-near-deaths-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181004T143000
DTSTAMP:20180912T193714Z
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SUMMARY:Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for some high energy history?\n \nWhen 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 I can remember. Unlike so many ridiculous conspiracy theories that float around the Internet\, the murder of President Lincoln actually was the result of the terrorist conspiracy. You will be amazed by the personalities\, the strange coincidences\, the tragic mistakes and the far-reaching consequences of this successful act of terrorism. \nDrawing on my skills as a historian and as a dramatist\, the dramatic events come to life with an explosive\, clear\, unforgettable focus. You as become swept up in the tide of events that would change the nation forever.  This fascinating presentation has earned standing ovations across the USA And I am proud to present it to you. \n \n Want to learn more?\n Click here to read the unexpected fates of the others who were in the box with Pres. Lincoln that night. This short article will give you a glimpse of the strange effects of the assassination. If you are fascinated by Lincoln as a person\, click here to read an article about my favorite movie portrayal of Lincoln \n \nand click here to read my response to truth and fiction in the popular Steven Spielberg “Lincoln” movie.  And you can click here to read about the mind of Lincoln – how he decided to declare a national day of Thanksgiving in the middle of the bloodiest war in American history. \n I promise this will be a presentation you will long remember! \n A Bonus!\nClick here for a real treat. On the old game show\, “I’ve Got a Secret” the last known living witness to the assassination of Pres. Lincoln by the terrorist\, John Wilkes Booth\, made an appearance on February 9\, 1956. While his memory of the events is not reliable\, I still think it is an amazing thing to be able to see! \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is offered through North Shore Senior Center and registration is required for attendance.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/black-friday-assassination-abraham-lincoln-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T110000
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SUMMARY:Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for some high energy history?\n \nWhen 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 I can remember. Unlike so many ridiculous conspiracy theories that float around the Internet\, the murder of Pres. Lincoln was the result of the terrorist conspiracy. You will be amazed by the personalities\, the strange coincidences\, the tragic mistakes and the far-reaching consequences of this successful act of terrorism. \nDrawing on my skills as a historian and as a dramatist\, the dramatic events come to life with an explosive\, clear\, unforgettable focus. You become swept up in the tide of events that would change the nation forever.  This fascinating presentation has earned standing ovations across the USA And I am proud to present it to you. \n \n Want to learn more?\n Click here to read the unexpected fates of the others who were in the box with Pres. Lincoln that night. This short article will give you a glimpse of the strange effects of the assassination. If you are fascinated by Lincoln as a person\, click here to read an article about my favorite movie portrayal of Lincoln \n \nand click here to read my response to truth and fiction in the popular Steven Spielberg “Lincoln” movie.  And you can click here to read about the mind of Lincoln – how he decided to declare a national day of Thanksgiving in the middle of the bloodiest war in American history. \n I promise this will be a presentation you will long remember! \n A Bonus!\nClick here for a real treat. On the old game show\, “I’ve Got a Secret” the last known living witness to the assassination of Pres. Lincoln by the terrorist\, John Wilkes Booth\, made an appearance on February 9\, 1956. While his memory of the events is not reliable\, I still think it is an amazing thing to be able to see! \nPLEASE NOTE: This program is offered through College Of Lake County and registration is required for attendance.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/black-friday-assassination-abraham-lincoln-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180920T143000
DTSTAMP:20180912T182121Z
CREATED:20180413T164519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T182121Z
UID:7753-1537448400-1537453800@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/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T143000
DTSTAMP:20180912T183340Z
CREATED:20140318T123440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T183340Z
UID:7755-1537362000-1537367400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose\nPaul Revere is a unique figure in USA history.  His name is universally known for his “Midnight Ride” yet he seems to appear out of nowhere on that day and disappear the next.  Like Rosa Parks\, he seems to be important for one day of his life which changes American History and then simply vanishes.  But like Mrs. Parks\, Paul Revere was a brave\, determined and respected leader who led a rich\, full and important life before and after his moment of fame. \nWhile Americans recall something of the drama of Paul Revere’s ride\, the details are more harrowing\, exciting and heroic than you may realize. The CIA credits Revere as organizing the first spy network to protect America! \nRevere was captured by the British and threatened with death. He escaped the clutches and rode through their lines and saved the next of John Hancock and John Adams.  Using his quick wits and unbelievable courage\, Paul Revere even managed to smuggle top-secret documents to safety under the nose of the British column! \nHow was Paul Revere a Patriot with a purpose? Come to this exciting and unexpected presentation to learn about how the amazing Paul Revere organized Boston’s resistance to a foreign occupation\, revolutionized American industry – oh\, and managed to take the midnight ride!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/paul-revere/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180917T110000
DTSTAMP:20180912T182320Z
CREATED:20180413T164519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T182320Z
UID:7750-1537176600-1537182000@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/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T110000
DTSTAMP:20180912T161913Z
CREATED:20180413T163629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T161913Z
UID:7748-1536571800-1536577200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Life Of Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:When 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 people realize Lincoln was so young during his difficult Presidency. In fact\, he never wore a beard until after he was elected! The Life Of Lincoln is filled with surprises\, shrouded in myths and ultimately an uplifting story of a great man \nAbraham Lincoln is our most familiar President. Any American could identify him on sight. Yet his life was surprisingly complex\, and the truth is often shrouded in myth. Lincoln scholar Barry Bradford will offer a frank\, surprising and intriguing multimedia presentation on the real man under the stove-pipe hat. Don’t miss the Life Of Lincoln!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-life-of-lincoln-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180831T113000
DTSTAMP:20180829T144728Z
CREATED:20150321T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T144728Z
UID:7321-1535709600-1535715000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968
DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching!  \nSo went the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had live television cameras cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged wildly on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. \nAs the nation watched  in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago city employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more make for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation. \nPLEASE NOTE: There is a small fee to attend this presentation if you are not a member of the Lake Forest Senior Center. Please contact the venue for more information!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/democratic-convention-of-1968/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T203000
DTSTAMP:20180102T223104Z
CREATED:20180102T223020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T223104Z
UID:7308-1535396400-1535401800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1968 - Remembering America 50 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:1968 was one of the most unforgettable years in American history – and not just because that is when Kristin Chenoweth was born!   \n1968 was the year that Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy were murdered\, riots erupted at the Democratic Convention in Chicago\, Walter Cronkite reported from Vietnam\, and Richard Nixon was elected President. \nWe will look at politics and popular culture\, assassinations and achievements\, milestones and memories that created 1968. \nPlease Note: This presentation is free\, but prior registration is required!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1968-remembering-america-50-years-ago/
LOCATION:Fremont Public Library\, 1170 N. Midlothian Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T103000
DTSTAMP:20180101T220947Z
CREATED:20150321T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T220947Z
UID:7274-1535362200-1535365800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968
DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had live television cameras cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged wildly on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. \nAs the nation watched  in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago city employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more makes for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-democratic-convention-of-1968-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T153000
DTSTAMP:20180123T210531Z
CREATED:20150321T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T210531Z
UID:7380-1535292000-1535297400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968
DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had live television cameras cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged wildly on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. \nAs the nation watched  in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago city employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more makes for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-democratic-convention-of-1968-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Wauconda Public Library\, 801 N. Main Street\, Wauconda\, IL\, 60084\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T200000
DTSTAMP:20180524T013538Z
CREATED:20150321T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180524T013538Z
UID:7617-1535049000-1535054400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968
DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in the history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had live television cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged wildly on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. \nAs the nation watched in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago patronage employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more make for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation. \nREGISTRATION: PLEASE NOTE\nThis program is free\, but prior registration is strongly suggested. 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-democratic-convention-of-1968-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Libertyville\, 60048\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180819T153000
DTSTAMP:20180817T031758Z
CREATED:20150321T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T031758Z
UID:7440-1534687200-1534692600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968
DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had live television cameras cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged wildly on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. \nAs the nation watched  in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago city employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more makes for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/democratic-convention-of-1968-2/
LOCATION:Wauconda Public Library\, 801 N. Main Street\, Wauconda\, IL\, 60084\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180718T150000
DTSTAMP:20180309T215836Z
CREATED:20140503T143650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T215836Z
UID:7459-1531918800-1531926000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Hizzoner - Richard J. Daley\, The Mayor Of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Richard J. Daley was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years.\nThe Legacy Of Richard J. Daley\nHis legacy is complex and his accomplishments controversial\, substantial\, and long-lasting. \nA poll of professional historians named Richard J. Daley as the sixth most effective mayor in the history of the United States. \nDr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw Mayor Daley as the embodiment of segregation and racism. \nRichard J. Daley’s methods were not democratic but White Chicago grew and prospered under his leadership. Richard J. Daley’s early life reads like a Horatio Alger story. He was the grandson of a butcher. He was the son of a sheet metal worker.  Richard J. Daley sold newspapers\, worked in the stockyards\, and made deliveries. He worked his way through school during the depression\, taking night classes to learn clerical skills and then a law degree. \n He worked his way up through the Chicago political machine\, beginning as a Democratic Precinct captain. He was actually elected as a Republican to the state legislature\, but quickly switched parties. He worked with then Gov. Adlai Stevenson and worked his way up through the ranks of the Democratic Party. His election as mayor cemented his power in Chicago. Whether he was overseeing the massive building projects in downtown Chicago\, fighting against the efforts of Martin Luther King to integrate the city\, battling protesters at the 1968 Democratic convention\, or building a party infrastructure that would last well beyond his lifetime\, Richard J. Daley led an extraordinary life. \nIn this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, we will delve into the personal background and relationships of Chicago’s Mayor Richard J. Daley. We will look at his complex\, controversial\, and contradictory reputation for effectiveness and repression. You will come away with a deeper understanding – if not a different opinion – of Mayor Richard J. Daley.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/hizzoner-richard-j-daley-chicago-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180716T143000
DTSTAMP:20170929T161625Z
CREATED:20150321T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T161625Z
UID:7175-1531746000-1531751400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968
DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had live television cameras cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged wildly on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. \nAs the nation watched  in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago city employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more makes for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-democratic-convention-of-1968-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180716T103000
DTSTAMP:20180101T220050Z
CREATED:20180101T220050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T220050Z
UID:7268-1531733400-1531737000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1943 - A Look At The World 75 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:75 years ago America was deep in the middle of a the Second World War\, just leaving the Great Depression\, and dancing to the music of Glenn Miller’s Orchestra. The Battle of Midway in the Pacific and the Allied invasion of Italy were creating hope that Axis powers of Germany\, Italy and Japan would be defeated. \nIn 1943 George Harrison and Chevy Chasewere born\, George Washington Carver and Nikola Tesla died\, a gallon of gas cost 15 cents\, JFK lost the PT 109 and the Chicago Bears won the championship of the NFL. These stories and so much more will be featured in this fascinating look back at the world of 1943 – 75 years ago!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1943-look-world-75-years-ago/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Cultural History,Military History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180709T143000
DTSTAMP:20180711T150121Z
CREATED:20140318T123440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T150121Z
UID:7692-1531141200-1531146600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose\nPaul Revere is a unique figure in USA history.  His name is universally known for his daring “Midnight Ride” yet Revere seems to appear out of nowhere on that one fateful day and then disappear sthe next.  Like Rosa Parks\, he seems to be important for one day of his life which changes American History and then vanishes.  But like Mrs. Parks\, he led a rich\, full and important life before and after his moment of fame. \nWhile Americans probably recall something of the drama of Paul Revere’s ride\, the details are more harrowing\, exciting and heroic than you may realize. Revere was captured by the British and threatened with death. Risking his life\, the dashing Paul Revere escaped the clutches of the British troops! He rode through their lines and saved the lives of both John Hancock and John Adams.  Paul Revere even managed to smuggle top-secret documents to safety under the nose of the British column! \nHow was Paul Revere a Patriot with a purpose? Come to this exciting and unexpected presentation to learn about how he helped organize the USA’s first spy network\, revolutionized American industry – oh\, and managed to take the midnight ride!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/paul-revere-patriot-purpose-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180702T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180702T103000
DTSTAMP:20180101T213703Z
CREATED:20170830T155635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T213703Z
UID:7266-1530523800-1530527400@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-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180620T143000
DTSTAMP:20180523T135049Z
CREATED:20180102T223020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T135049Z
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SUMMARY:1968 - Remembering America 50 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:1968 was one of the most unforgettable years in American history – and not just because that is when Kristin Chenoweth was born!   \n1968 was the year that Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy were murdered\, riots erupted at the Democratic Convention in Chicago\, Walter Cronkite reported from Vietnam\, and Richard Nixon was elected President. \nWe will look at politics and popular culture\, assassinations and achievements\, milestones and memories that created 1968. \nPlease Note: This presentation requires registration
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1968-remembering-america-50-years-ago-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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