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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - May 2023 Current Events (Wed. PM)
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ON ZOOM. It will not be recorded. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘WJH PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘WJH PM \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for WJH PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nTopic: What Just Happened (PM)\nTime: May 31\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-may-2023-current-events/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - May 2023 Current Events (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ON ZOOM \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘WJH AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘WJH AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for WJH PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nTopic: What Just Happened (PM)\nTime: May 30\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-may-2023-current-events-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - March 2023 Current Events (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘March’ PM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘March PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for March AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION/ZOOM \nWhen: March 28\, 2023\, 6:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-march-2023-current-events-am-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - March 2023 Current Events (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘March’ AM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘March AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for March AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION/ZOOM \nWhen: March 28\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-march-2023-current-events-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T130000
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - March 2023 Current Events
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED IN PERSON AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ONLINE. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-march-2023-current-events/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T183000
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DTSTAMP:20230210T180350Z
CREATED:20230210T180350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T180350Z
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - February 2023 Current Events (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Feb.’ PM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Jan PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Feb PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION/ZOOM \nWhen: \nWhen: Feb 28\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-february-2023-current-events-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T130000
DTSTAMP:20230210T180619Z
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - February 2023 Current Events (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Feb’ AM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Feb AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Feb AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION/ZOOM \nWhen: Feb 28\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-february-2023-current-events-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T153000
DTSTAMP:20231005T163001Z
CREATED:20231005T163001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T163001Z
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SUMMARY:Diana: Life Of The The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess \nLady Diana Spencer was the “People’s Princess” beloved worldwide for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very different from the public perception. \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people worldwide watched the beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than ten years later\, she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out by the realization that her incredible and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long-time girlfriend\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and\, most importantly\, a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life trying to read war zones of the scourge of land mines.  \nWherever she went\, whatever she did\, and whomever she dated\, Diana’s every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed Diana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash\, she was mourned by the world. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy\, and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \n  \nMore Info\nThis program is offered live and in person at the Northbrook Senior Center. There is a fee to attend. Please get in touch with the organizer to register!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-life-of-the-the-peoples-princess-2/
LOCATION:Northbrook Public Library\, 1201 Cedar Lane\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T200000
DTSTAMP:20230123T015027Z
CREATED:20230123T015027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T015027Z
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2023 Current Events (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Jan’ PM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Jan PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Jan PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION/ZOOM \nWhen: \nWhen: Jan 31\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-6urjMuEtIgAEFVzqL_yG3ZDuzffO1c \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-january-2023-current-events-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T130000
DTSTAMP:20230123T014103Z
CREATED:20230123T013834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T014103Z
UID:11739-1675164600-1675170000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2023 Current Events (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Jan’ AM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Jan AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Jan AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION/ZOOM \nWhen: Jan 31\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rce2oqjMqG9fd4H-I-LKp2Aa4GPB52_vr \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-january-2023-current-events-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T143000
DTSTAMP:20230122T232647Z
CREATED:20230122T232647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T232647Z
UID:11736-1674738000-1674743400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2023 Current Events
DESCRIPTION:Once 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?” \nWhat makes this session so unique is that we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED IN PERSON AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ONLINE. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-january-2023-current-events/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T193000
DTSTAMP:20221007T162846Z
CREATED:20221005T193511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T162846Z
UID:11422-1665513000-1665516600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Life Of The The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess \nFREE ZOOM PRESENTATION \nLady Diana Spencer was the “People’s Princess” beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very different from the public perception.   \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people around the world watched the beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than 10 years later\, she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out by the realization that her cool and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long-time girlfriend\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and\, most importantly\, a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa in an effort to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life to try and read war zones of the scourge of land mines.  \nWherever she went\, whatever she did\, and whomever she dated\, Diana’s every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed Diana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash\, she was mourned by the world. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy\, and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \nCLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THIS FREE ZOOM PRESENTATION \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-life-of-the-the-peoples-princess/
LOCATION:Palos Heights Public Library\, 12501 S. 71st Avenue\, Palos Heights\, IL\, 69453\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T143000
DTSTAMP:20220516T164746Z
CREATED:20180101T220050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T164746Z
UID:11155-1655298000-1655303400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1943 - A Look At The USA During WWII
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-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Cultural History,Military History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T200000
DTSTAMP:20210802T021425Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T021425Z
UID:9481-1630434600-1630440000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Death Of The The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Tragic Death Of a Princess\nLady Diana Spencer was the “People’s Princess” beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very\, very different from the public perception.   \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people around the world watched the beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than 10 years later she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out on by the realization that her cool and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long time girlfriend\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and most importantly as a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa in an effort to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life to try and read war zones of the scourge of land mines.  \nWherever she went\, whatever she did and whomever she dated\, Diana’s her every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed DIana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash she was mourned by the world. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \nTWO PARTS! This is part two\, in which we cover the tragic death of Diana and the reaction from the Monarchy. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: Diana 2 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nWhen: Aug 31\, 2021\, 06:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoce6prjktHdWNBKWy_9oP_uBlvBmHFY1O \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining  If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-a-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:British History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T200000
DTSTAMP:20210802T031329Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T031329Z
UID:9468-1629829800-1629835200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Life Of The The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess\nLady Diana Spencer was the “People’s Princess” beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very\, very different from the public perception.   \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people around the world watched the beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than 10 years later she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out on by the realization that her cool and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long time girlfriend\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and most importantly as a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa in an effort to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life to try and read war zones of the scourge of land mines.  \nWherever she went\, whatever she did and whomever she dated\, Diana’s her every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed DIana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash she was mourned by the world. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \nTWO PARTS! Part one will run from 11:30 – 12:30. Part Two will cover her tragic death and the response in Britain It will run next week at the same time. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: Diana 1 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nWhen: Aug 24\, 2021 16:30 \nPM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctd-mgrjgqHd3I-jkntx7TEEKlE-uF5VwA \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:British History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T200000
DTSTAMP:20210809T202841Z
CREATED:20150827T135849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T202841Z
UID:10247-1628620200-1628625600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Life of Winston Churchill (Part I)
DESCRIPTION:The amazing life of Winston Churchill is the subject of a fascinating two-part multimedia presentation. The first week will cover the life of Churchhill up until World War II. \nWe will look at his unique background\, successes\, and failures before World War II and his consummate leadership of the British people during the greatest war in history. Our focus will be more on his life story than his specific programs\,  but we will be able to vicariously appreciate the courage\, strength\, and resilience of the British people as they resisted an anticipated Nazi invasion and helped save the world for democracy.  \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Church 1’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – if you have never paid me by Zelle before\, send me an email before you pay and I will send you instructions. If you’ve used this method\, you should be all set! \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nHi there\, \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 10\, 2021\, 06:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduChqzkvE909zYjzxfDEm3KEOY-9309K \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/churchill/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:British History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T143000
DTSTAMP:20210715T145316Z
CREATED:20170830T155635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T145316Z
UID:10370-1626958800-1626964200@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 we will meet. I encourage you to learn more about how America came to be! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/revolution-4/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History,Political History
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T143000
DTSTAMP:20210715T144931Z
CREATED:20200624T143409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T144931Z
UID:10368-1626354000-1626359400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Roots Of The Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In this exciting and thought-provoking presentation\, we will examine the roots of the Revolution.  \nThe American colonies were prosperous and enjoyed unprecedented freedom from the rule of the British empire. So what went wrong?  Why did the Continental Congress feel the need to protest\, raise an Army\, and declare independence? We will take a deep dive into the events\, arguments\, and personalities involved with the beginning of the American experiment.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/roots-of-the-revolution-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,British History
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210712T173000
DTSTAMP:20210513T172636Z
CREATED:20150827T140750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T172636Z
UID:10193-1626105600-1626111000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Queen Elizabeth
DESCRIPTION:At this writing\, Queen Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in the world. When she ascended the throne\, a shy young girl saw her uncle abdicate the throne and advocate pro-German views in the years leading up to World War II. She watched as her father struggled to overcome a speech impediment and then work tirelessly to inspire the British people during the Second World War. His death at a young age propelled an unprepared and timid girl to the most important throne in Europe. \nQueen Elizabeth’s 50-year reign has seen enormous changes to the British monarchy\, the nation she serves\, and to the world at large. We will examine how Queen Elizabeth has grown in the job despite major stumbles\, including her epic mishandling of the sudden\, tragic death of Princess Diana. Her unparalleled life gives us great insight into the changes brought about by a rapidly changing world in the wake of World War II. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/queen-elizabeth-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:British History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T150000
DTSTAMP:20210303T164553Z
CREATED:20190206T002650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T164553Z
UID:9965-1619184600-1619190000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Meghan Markle And Wallis Simpson - American Royalty
DESCRIPTION:Wallis Simpson and Prince Edward’s scandalous relationship led to a Royal abdication and quite nearly brought down the British Monarchy. The engagement of American actress\, model\, and philanthropist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many people in America and England to ask the same question: “Who is Meghan Markle?” \nThe interest was so intense that in December 2018\, Google declared that “Meghan Markle” was the most searched name in the entire year! \nThe short answer is that Meghan Markle is a deeply compassionate and quite brilliant graduate of Northwestern University (with degrees in International Relations and Theater! The biracial American divorcee was a star on a popular cable TV show called “Suits” after a stint as a sexy  ‘briefcase girl’ on “Deal Or No Deal.”  But look deeper\, and you find that the remarkable Meghan Markle also ran a very influential motivational website with millions of followers and actively\, passionately served in numerous charitable enterprises. So while she is not as famous as Rita Hayworth or Grace Kelly\, Meghan Markle is a wonderful person and already very popular in England! \nWallis Simpson was the twice-divorced\, promiscuous\, social-climbing American who bewitched the weak-willed\, promiscuous future King of England. She was still married when she began her affair with the fitter King – and was actively cheating on him with another married man! Although Hitler said Wallis would make “A great Queen\,” the Royal Family and the British people thought differently. After King Edward’s abdication\, they were effectively banished from Britain! \nThis fascinating multimedia presentation will look at these two very different and very controversial women! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/meghan-markle-and-wallis-simpson-2-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:British History,Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201124T130000
DTSTAMP:20201025T164127Z
CREATED:20190206T002650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201025T164127Z
UID:9564-1606217400-1606222800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Meghan Markle And Wallis Simpson - American Royalty
DESCRIPTION:The scandalous relationship between Wallis SImpson and Prince Edward led to a Royal abdication and quite nearly brought down the British Monarchy. The engagement of American actress\, model and philanthropist 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?” \nThe interest was so intense that in December\, 2018\, Google declared that “Meghan Markle” was the most searched name in the entire year! \nThe short answer is that Meghan Markle is a deeply compassionate and quite brilliant graduate of Northwestern University (with degrees in both International Relations and Theater! The biracial American divorcee was a star on a popular cable TV show called “Suits” after a stint as a sexy  ‘briefcase girl’ on “Deal Or No Deal.”  But look deeper and you find that the remarkable Meghan Markle also ran a very influential motivational website with millions of followers and actively\, passionately served in numerous charitable enterprises. So while she is not as famous as Rita Hayworth or Grace Kelly\, Meghan Markle is a wonderful person and already very popular in England! \nWallis Simpson was the twice divorced\, promiscuous\, social climbing American who bewitched the weak-willed\, promiscuous future King of England. She was still married when she began her affair with the fitter King – and was actively cheating on him with another married man! Although Hitler said Wallis would make “A great Queen” the Royal Family and the British people thought differently. After King Edward’s abdication\, they were effectively banished from Britain! \nThis fascinating multimedia presentation will look at these two very different and very controversial women! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Markle’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \n  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \nREGISTRATION \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Nov 24\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \n. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcOmpqzwpEtMSCP7LlHYa2ANPGKiC1fIw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/meghan-markle-and-wallis-simpson-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:British History,Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201023T123000
DTSTAMP:20210802T024550Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T024550Z
UID:10395-1603452600-1603456200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Death Of The The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Tragic Death Of a Princess\nLady Diana Spencer was the “People’s Princess” beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very\, very different from the public perception.   \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people around the world watched the beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than 10 years later she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out on by the realization that her cool and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long time girlfriend\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and most importantly as a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa in an effort to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life to try and read war zones of the scourge of land mines.  \nWherever she went\, whatever she did and whomever she dated\, Diana’s every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed Diana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash she was mourned by the world. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death makes for an unforgettable story. \nTWO PARTS! This is part two\, in which we cover the tragic death of Diana and the reaction from the Monarchy. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: Diana 2 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcequpzosH9ZItEMgswa_ZQaylPB1ZYWC \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining  If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana55/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:British History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T123000
DTSTAMP:20210802T024631Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T024631Z
UID:10392-1602847800-1602851400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Life Of The The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess\nLady Diana Spencer was the “People’s Princess” beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very\, very different from the public perception.   \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people around the world watched the beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than 10 years later she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out on by the realization that her cool and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long-time girlfriend\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and most importantly as a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa in an effort to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life to try and read war zones of the scourge of land mines.  \nWherever she went\, whatever she did and whomever she dated\, Diana’s every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed Diana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash she was mourned by the world. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death makes for an unforgettable story. \nTWO PARTS! Part one will run from 16:30 -8;00. Part Two will cover her tragic death and the response in Britain It will run next week at the same time. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5. If you cannot afford it or if you feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free\, I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nSubject Line: Diana 1 \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takesß 10% of your donation as fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n Registration \nWhen: Aug 24\, 2021\, 06:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclf–qpzkuG9y_-465DOxcxy6SS0QlnEHU \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana44/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200729T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200729T130000
DTSTAMP:20200630T144956Z
CREATED:20170830T155635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T144956Z
UID:9118-1596022200-1596027600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Revolutionary War - Part II
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the very intriguing second (and concluding) session of our program 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 b  \nCOST: \nI suggest a $5.00 donation. Please mark your payment with a note saying “REV2 in the subject line. \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nSEATS AVAILABLE: 61 of 100 \nZoom Information – Registration Link Is Below \nSAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL\, YOU DID NOT SIGN UP CORRECTLY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO SIGN UP AGAIN! \nZOOM INFO \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Jul 29\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdeGqrzooHtSkBqt8K-h59GZ01RZWZrj1 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/revolution-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200722T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200722T130000
DTSTAMP:20200630T145254Z
CREATED:20170830T155635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T145254Z
UID:8738-1595417400-1595422800@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! \nCOST: \nI am asking for a suggested contribution of $5.00 from everyone who registers for the class. PLEASE MARK “Revolution” in the subject line on your check or e-payment! If you are interested but cannot afford the donation\, please sign up! I am unemployed\, so I understand the financial strain of the crisis! If you can pay\, it is most appreciated as I care for my family. \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nSeats Available: 59 of 100 \nZoom Information – Registration Link Is Below \nSAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL\, YOU DID NOT SIGN UP CORRECTLY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO SIGN UP AGAIN! \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Jul 22\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrd-mgqTgqHdF_riX7FqLTVVzdfLLXIlLb \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/revolution-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200708T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200708T130000
DTSTAMP:20200706T153701Z
CREATED:20200624T143409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T153701Z
UID:9105-1594207800-1594213200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Roots Of The Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In this exciting and thought provoking presentation\, we will examine the roots of the Revolution.  \nThe American colonies were prosperous and enjoyed unprecedented freedom from the rule of the British empire. So what went wrong?  Why did the Continental Congress feel the need to protest\, raise an Army\, and declare independence? We will take a deep dive into the events\, arguments and personalities involved with the beginning of the American experiment. \nCOST: \nI am asking for a suggested contribution of $5.00 from everyone who registers for the class. PLEASE MARK “ROOTS” in the subject line on your check or e-payment! If you are interested but cannot afford the donation\, please sign up! I am unemployed\, so I understand the financial strain of the crisis! If you can pay\, it is most appreciated as I care for my family. \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal \n\nBarry1776@aol.com \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nSEATS AVAILABLE: 33 of 100 \n  \nZoom Information – Registration Link Is Below \nSAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL\, YOU DI NOT SIGN UP CORRECTLY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO SIGN UP AGAIN! \nBarry Bradford is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Roots Of The Revolution\nTime: Jul 8\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nREGISTER: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcuivpjsvGd3rZCmSGDiPrAThCHW3spgW \nMeeting ID: 879 5178 0539\nPassword: 308514\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,87951780539#\,\,\,\,0#\,\,308514# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,87951780539#\,\,\,\,0#\,\,308514# US (New York) \nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 879 5178 0539\nPassword: 308514\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kep1J5ixNj \n.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/roots-of-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T143000
DTSTAMP:20190917T153709Z
CREATED:20190206T002650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T153709Z
UID:8544-1568638800-1568644200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Meghan Markle And Wallis Simpson - A Study Ii Contrasts
DESCRIPTION:The scandalous relationship between Wallis SImpson and Prince Edward led to a Royal abdication and quite nearly brought down the British Monarchy. The engagement of American actress\, model and philanthropist 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?” \nThe interest was so intense that in December\, 2018\, Google declared that “Meghan Markle” was the most searched name in the entire year! \nThe short answer is that Meghan Markle is a deeply compassionate and quite brilliant graduate of Northwestern University (with degrees in both International Relations and Theater! The biracial American divorcee was a star on a popular cable TV show called “Suits” after a stint as a sexy  ‘briefcase girl’ on “Deal Or No Deal.”  But look deeper and you find that the remarkable Meghan Markle also ran a very influential motivational website with millions of followers and actively\, passionately served in numerous charitable enterprises. So while she is not as famous as Rita Hayworth or Grace Kelly\, Meghan Markle is a wonderful person and already very popular in England! \nWallis Simpson was the twice divorced\, promiscuous\, social climbing American who bewitched the weak-willed\, promiscuous future King of England. She was still married when she began her affair with the fitter King – and was actively cheating on him with another married man! Although Hitler said Wallis would make “A great Queen” the Royal Family and the British people thought differently. After King Edward’s abdication\, they were effectively banished from Britain! \nThis fascinating multimedia presentation will look at these two very different and very controversial women!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/meghan-markle-and-wallis-simpson/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T203000
DTSTAMP:20190818T143248Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190818T143248Z
UID:8478-1567018800-1567024200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\nShe was the “People’s Princess” beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very\, very different from the public perception.   \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people around the world watched the beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than 10 years later she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out on by the realization that her cool and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long time girlfriend\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and most importantly as a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa in an effort to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life to try and read war zones of the scourge of land mines.  \nWherever she went\, whatever she did and whomever she dated\, Diana’s her every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed DIana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash she was mourned by the world. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-3-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190715T143000
DTSTAMP:20190702T145109Z
CREATED:20190205T232408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T145109Z
UID:8420-1563195600-1563201000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Wallis Simpson (American Royalty Series)
DESCRIPTION:The 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 the symptom of a weak man under the spell of a domineering woman who shared his passion for drinking\, luxury and the high life.  \nWallis Simpson is a complicated woman whose life is shrouded in controversy. As an American who marrieed into the British royal family\, she was an object of both admiration and derision. Certainly her role in leading to a Constitutional crisis in Great Britain is one of the most unique stories in English history! \nIn this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at the unusual personal  history of Wallis Simpson before she met the future King Edward. Then we’ll look at the oddly compelling relationship between the lightweight King and the aspirational divorcee from Maryland.  \nThe story will captivate you as we examine how the relationship between Edward and Wallis opened a chain of events that would unexpectedly bring Elizabeth into position to become the future Queen of England. And we will delve deeply into how their support of Hitler caused them to become pariahs and exiles!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wallis-simpson-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:British 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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