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American History
Richard Nixon (Part Two – PM)
ZoomRichard Nixon is one of the most fascinating, contradictory, and enigmatic men ever to be president. Parts of the Richard Nixon story are admirable and exciting. An aspect of Nixon's background that should not be overlooked is his lifting himself … Continue reading
Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography
Private VenueThomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time. Edison was certainly that! Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. Instead, he concentrated … Continue reading
What Just Happened – May 2024 Current Events
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce a month, you can be part of a fast-moving current events discussion presentation with a twist. Presidential Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is unique because we will not just discuss … Continue reading
What Just Happened – May 2024 Current Events (AM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
What Just Happened – May 2024 Current Events (PM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches
Private VenueThis brand new presentation will introduce you to the greatest speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil … Continue reading
Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen
Private VenueNellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen are two of American history’s most groundbreaking female journalists. Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh, drawing the ire of the wealthiest people in the city. She … Continue reading
What Just Happened – June 2024 Current Events
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
1924 – America 100 Years Ago
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 - America 100 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading
America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
ZoomThe most important sentence ever written by an American - a sentence that 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