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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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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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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
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T145254Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Wallis-Simpson-Portrait.jpg
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190705T113000
DTSTAMP:20181114T145517Z
CREATED:20170830T155635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T145517Z
UID:7844-1562320800-1562326200@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/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History,Political History
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T203000
DTSTAMP:20190610T190206Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T190206Z
UID:8399-1560970800-1560976200@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/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:British History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/princess-diana.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T130000
DTSTAMP:20230714T144637Z
CREATED:20230714T144637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T144637Z
UID:12254-1689339600-1689339600@barrybradford.com
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. \nWe will look at the military participation of American troops fighting for the first time on European soil and then look at the unexpected impact of the peace process President Wilson designed. \nYou will be amazed at how it laid the groundwork for the rise of Hitler\, the start of World War II\, and even the War in Vietnam! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/over-there-america-in-world-war-i-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Wilson-World-War-I.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T113000
DTSTAMP:20190306T133057Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T133057Z
UID:8105-1552471200-1552476600@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 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince 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. \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. 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-vapl-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:British History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/princess-diana.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190226T110000
DTSTAMP:20190206T002650Z
CREATED:20190206T002650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T002650Z
UID:8071-1551173400-1551178800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Meghan Markle (And Other American Royalty)
DESCRIPTION:The 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?” \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 brilliant graduate of Northwestern University (with degrees in both International Relations and Theater! The biracial divorcee was a star on a cable TV show called Suits after a stint as a ‘briefcase girl’ on “Deal Or No Deal.”  She also ran a motivational website with millions of followers and actively 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! \nIn addition to looking at the life of Meghan Markle\, we will explore other fascinating stories of Americans who married into royalty. You are sure to be amused and amazed!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/meghan-markle-and-other-american-royalty/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History,Cultural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/meghan-markle-wedding-smokey-eye-ap-thg-180702_hpMain_4x3_992.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190211T110000
DTSTAMP:20190205T233052Z
CREATED:20190205T232408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T233052Z
UID:8062-1549877400-1549882800@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/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Wallis-Simpson-Portrait.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T143000
DTSTAMP:20190205T235447Z
CREATED:20190205T232408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T235447Z
UID:8069-1548334800-1548340200@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-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:British History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Wallis-Simpson-Portrait.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
END:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/US0001-Lincoln-Wheat-1943-D-5746485d5f9b58723d38c685.jpg
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180613T143000
DTSTAMP:20180523T134647Z
CREATED:20180101T220050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T134647Z
UID:7586-1528894800-1528900200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1943 - A Look At The World 75 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:75 years ago America was deep in the middle of 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 Chase were born\, George Washington Carver and Nikola Tesla died\, a gallon of gas cost 15 cents\, John F. Kennedy 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-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Cultural History,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/US0001-Lincoln-Wheat-1943-D-5746485d5f9b58723d38c685.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T103000
DTSTAMP:20180101T222222Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T222222Z
UID:7276-1526290200-1526293800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\n She 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 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince 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. \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. 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-vapl-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:British History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/princess-diana.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T153000
DTSTAMP:20171206T154003Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T154003Z
UID:7221-1525615200-1525620600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\n She 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 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince 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. \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. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is free\, but space is limited!  Please reserve your spot in advance!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-vapl/
LOCATION:Vernon Area Public Library\, 300 Olde Half Day Road\, Lincolnshire\, IL\, 60069
CATEGORIES:British History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/princess-diana.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T153000
DTSTAMP:20180101T163442Z
CREATED:20150827T140750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T163442Z
UID:7258-1525615200-1525620600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Queen Elizabeth
DESCRIPTION:At this writing\, Queen Elizabeth is the longest reigning monarch in the world. A shy young girl when she ascended the throne\, she 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 and unprepared and timid girl to the most important throne in Europe. \nQueen Elizabeth’s 50 year reign has seen an 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 give 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-a-2/
LOCATION:Vernon Area Public Library\, 300 Olde Half Day Road\, Lincolnshire\, IL\, 60069
CATEGORIES:British History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/queenelizabethii.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180314T120000
DTSTAMP:20180313T132518Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T132518Z
UID:7462-1521023400-1521028800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\n She 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 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince 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. \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. 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-vapl-3-2/
LOCATION:Warren Newport Public Library\, Warren-Newport Public Library 224 N Oplaine Rd\,\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History
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SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\n She 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 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince 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. \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. 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-vapl-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:British History
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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/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History,Political History
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170918T093000
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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/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History,Political History
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170911T203000
DTSTAMP:20170704T173818Z
CREATED:20150831T140950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T173818Z
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SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\n She 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 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince 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. \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. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is free\, but space is limited!  Please reserve your spot in advance!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-life-death-of-the-peoples-princess/
LOCATION:Northbrook Public Library\, 1201 Cedar Lane\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTSTAMP:20170830T155840Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T155840Z
UID:7061-1505122200-1505127600@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 Way 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/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Military History,Political History
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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SUMMARY:Diana: Life And Death Of The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess\n She 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 20-year-old Diana marry her Prince 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. \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. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is free\, but space is limited!  Please reserve your spot in advance!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-life-death-of-the-peoples-princess-2/
LOCATION:Niles Public Library\, 6960 Oakton Street\, Niles\, 60714
CATEGORIES:British History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/princess-diana.jpg
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