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British History
Events
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1943 – A Look At The World 75 Years Ago
Private Venue75 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 … Continue reading
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Wallis Simpson (American Royalty Series)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe King of England abdicated his throne in order to be with "the woman I love." Some people see it as the most romantic gestures in history. Others see his marriage to a twice divorceed, promiscuous woman from Baltimore as … Continue reading
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Wallis Simpson (American Royalty Series)
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe King of England abdicated his throne in order to be with "the woman I love." Some people see it as the most romantic gestures in history. Others see his marriage to a twice divorceed, promiscuous woman from Baltimore as … Continue reading
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Meghan Markle (And Other American Royalty)
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe engagement of American actress, model and philanthrpist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many people in America and in England to ask the same question: "Who is Meghan Markle?" The interest was so intense that in … Continue reading
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Diana: Life And Death Of The People’s Princess
Private VenueDiana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess She was the "People's Princess" beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye … Continue reading
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Over There: America In World War I
Private VenueIt 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. … Continue reading
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Diana: Life And Death Of The People’s Princess
Private VenueDiana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess She was the "People's Princess" beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye … 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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Wallis Simpson (American Royalty Series)
Private VenueThe King of England abdicated his throne in order to be with "the woman I love." Some people see it as the most romantic gestures in history. Others see his marriage to a twice divorceed, promiscuous woman from Baltimore as … Continue reading