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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions made last December so you can see how well I did!  \n2016 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition. From the startling upset victory of Donald Trump in the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote by over 2.5 million votes to the amazing World Series victory by the Chicago Cubs\, 2016 seemed to have drama\, surprises and controversy around every turn. The world lost Prince and Antonin Scalia. Muhammed Ali and Fidel Castro. Terrorist attacks shook New York and Ohio while racial violence and hate crimes soared with sickening frequency \n  \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2016 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2016-grand/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T011223Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions made last December so you can see how well I did!  \n2016 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition. From the startling upset victory of Donald Trump in the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote by over 2.5 million votes to the amazing World Series victory by the Chicago Cubs\, 2016 seemed to have drama\, surprises and controversy around every turn. The world lost Prince and Antonin Scalia. Muhammed Ali and Fidel Castro. Terrorist attacks shook New York and Ohio while racial violence and hate crimes soared with sickening frequency \n  \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2016 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \nPlease Note: This class is offered through NSSC – registration is required.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2016-clc-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political 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:20161212T093000
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DTSTAMP:20161201T010745Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions made last December so you can see how well I did!  \n2016 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition. From the startling upset victory of Donald Trump in the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote by over 2.5 million votes to the amazing World Series victory by the Chicago Cubs\, 2016 seemed to have drama\, surprises and controversy around every turn. The world lost Prince and Antonin Scalia. Muhammed Ali and Fidel Castro. Terrorist attacks shook New York and Ohio while racial violence and hate crimes soared with sickening frequency \n  \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2016 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \nPlease Note: This class is offered through College Of Lake County – registration is required.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2016-clc/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161209T113000
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions to see how well I did!  \n2016 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition. From the startling upset victory of Donald Trump in the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote by over 2.5 million votes to the amazing World Series victory by the Chicago Cubs\, 2016 seemed to have drama\, surprises and controversy around every turn. The world lost Prince and Antonin Scalia. Muhammed Ali and Fidel Castro. Terrorist attacks shook New York and Ohio while racial violence and hate crimes soared with sickening frequency \n  \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2016 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \nPlease Note: This class is offered through Lake Forest Senior Center – registration is required.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2016/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161207T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T005436Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions made last December so you can see how well I did!  \n2016 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition. From the startling upset victory of Donald Trump in the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote by over 2.5 million votes to the amazing World Series victory by the Chicago Cubs\, 2016 seemed to have drama\, surprises and controversy around every turn. The world lost Prince and Antonin Scalia. Muhammed Ali and Fidel Castro. Terrorist attacks shook New York and Ohio while racial violence and hate crimes soared with sickening frequency \n  \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2016 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \nPlease Note: This class is offered through Harper College – registration is required.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2016-2-2/
LOCATION:Addolorata Villa\, 555 McHenry Rd\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161207T113000
DTSTAMP:20161201T004803Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T004803Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions to see how well I did!  \n2016 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition. From the startling upset victory of Donald Trump in the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote by over 2.5 million votes to the amazing World Series victory by the Chicago Cubs\, 2016 seemed to have drama\, surprises and controversy around every turn. The world lost Prince and Antonin Scalia. Muhammed Ali and Fidel Castro. Terrorist attacks shook New York and Ohio while racial violence and hate crimes soared with sickening frequency \n  \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2016 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \nPlease Note: This class is offered through Harper College – registration is required.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2016-2/
LOCATION:Harper College\, Main Campus\, 1200 W. Algonquin Road\, Palatine\, 60067\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/20162017.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160612T153000
DTSTAMP:20160102T212933Z
CREATED:20150525T171208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160102T212933Z
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SUMMARY:Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:For two tumultuous decades\, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976\, his name was synonymous with “The City That Works.” At times\, it seemed as if he would be mayor for ever. When he died very suddenly\, the city was shocked to learn that there was no clear-cut successor outlined in city ordinances! For a full week\, it was not clear from either a legal or a political standpoint who actually had succeeded him as mayor. \n  \nIn this fascinating and unique multimedia series\, we will look at the colorful\, charismatic\, controversial men and woman who served as mayor of Chicago after the death of  long time Mayor Richard J Daley. Jane Byrne was the first woman to be mayor but her quirky personality undercut her idiosyncratic efforts at political reform. Chicago’s first African-American mayor\, Harold Washington was initially elected by a bitterly divided electorate. Despite ongoing battles with the obstinate City Council\, he then won a crushing reelection victory. Washington’s attempts to change the way Chicago does business ended abruptly with his death in office early in his second term. Richard M Daley wanted to move Chicago into becoming a technological city as opposed to an industrial mecca. Although he served as mayor longer than his father\, the constant controversies\, scandals\, and arrests of his allies marred the legacy of a mayor who rebuilt Chicago’s image. \nRichard M. Daley served as mayor even longer than his father did!  The significant accomplishments of his first two terms were obscured by a growing number of serious scandals during the later years of his reign. \nWith Mayor Rahm Emanuel under fire\, facing calls to resign\, it is fascinating to look at the varied life stories\, unique elections and mixed records of the men and woman who have guided Chicago since the death of Richard J. Daley.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/from-richard-j-to-rahm-modern-mayors-of-chicago-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160406T143000
DTSTAMP:20160330T170700Z
CREATED:20150525T171208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T170700Z
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SUMMARY:From Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:For two tumultuous decades\, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976\, his name was synonymous with “The City That Works.” At times\, it seemed as if he would be mayor for ever. When he died very suddenly\, the city was shocked to learn that there was no clear-cut successor outlined in city ordinances! For a full week\, it was not clear from either a legal or a political standpoint who actually had succeeded him as mayor. \n  \nIn this fascinating and unique multimedia series\,\nwe will look at the colorful\, charismatic\, controversial men and women who served as mayor of Chicago after the death of Richard J Daley. Jane Byrne was the first woman to be mayor but her quirky personality undercut her efforts at reform. Harold Washington was elected by a divided electorate and then one of crushing reelection victory. His attempts to change the way Chicago does business ended abruptly with his death in office early in his second term. Richard M Daley wanted to move Chicago into becoming a technological city as opposed to an industrial mecca. Although he served as mayor longer than his father\, the constant controversies\, scandals\, and arrests of his allies marred the legacy of a mayor who rebuilt Chicago’s image.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/from-richard-j-to-rahm-modern-mayors-of-chicago-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Garlands Of Barrington\, 1000 Garlands Ln\, Barrington\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T200000
DTSTAMP:20160301T231619Z
CREATED:20140629T163730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T231619Z
UID:5210-1458671400-1458676800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President
DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  They are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  The election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who.’ \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the amazing stories of the women who blazed the way for women in the political process . Included will be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Libertyville\, 60048\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160222T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160222T110000
DTSTAMP:20160222T143150Z
CREATED:20150404T131433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T143150Z
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SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nThe Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nFrom a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, motivation and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era generally not been hits and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but\, from a historical point of view\, utter nonsense. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson it is completely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have actually been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise very good. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nIn this fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, we will look at clips from some of the films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our special focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find out where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was! \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is required to attend. 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning-2-2-3/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160211T143000
DTSTAMP:20160104T152637Z
CREATED:20150404T131433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T152637Z
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SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nThe Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nFrom a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, motivation and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era generally not been hits and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but\, from a historical point of view\, utter nonsense. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson it is completely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have actually been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise very good. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nIn this fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, we will look at clips from some of the films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our special focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find out where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was! \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is required to attend. You may pre-register or register at the venue on the day of the event.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning-2-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/large_uSukdUQwx0l4rRuMXNqugR1tu4n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T120500
DTSTAMP:20160104T005817Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160104T005817Z
UID:5284-1453890600-1453896300@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions to see how well I did! \n \n2015 brought severe challenges to America as we faced simmering racial anger\, war\, natural disasters and political strife. \n \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2015 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \nPlease Note: This class is offered through Harper College – registration is required.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-looking-ahead-2014-review-predictions-2015-2-2-2-4/
LOCATION:Addolorata Villa\, 555 McHenry Rd\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/images19.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160113T133000
DTSTAMP:20160103T205938Z
CREATED:20140629T163730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160103T205938Z
UID:5272-1452688200-1452691800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President
DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  They are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  The election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who.’ \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the amazing stories of the women who blazed the way for women in the political process . Included will be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: This is a Women’s Club Event for the Lake Forest/Lake Forest Senior Center. To attend\, you MUST preregister with the venue \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Victoria-Woodhull-9536447-1-402.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151217T143000
DTSTAMP:20151217T173159Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T173159Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions to see how well I did! \n \n2015 brought severe challenges to America as we faced simmering racial anger\, war\, natural disasters and political strife. \n \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2015 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-looking-ahead-2014-review-predictions-2015-2-2-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/images19.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151214T203000
DTSTAMP:20151207T032536Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151207T032536Z
UID:5031-1450119600-1450125000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions to see how well I did in the predictions I had made for this year\,! \n  \n2015 brought severe challenges to America as we faced ongoing reminders of simmering racial anger\, war\, natural disasters and political strife. \n \nWe will also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2015 and begin thinking about the challenges and the possibilities of the new year. We will feature predictions about the upcoming Presidential election and observe emerging cultural norms as well.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-looking-ahead-2014-review-predictions-2015-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Tax-rates-summary-2015-2016.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151211T111500
DTSTAMP:20151217T173402Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T173402Z
UID:5039-1449828000-1449832500@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. And just to keep me honest\, I show you my list of predictions to see how well I did in the predictions I had made for this year\,! \n  \n2015 brought severe challenges to America as we faced ongoing reminders of simmering racial anger\, war\, natural disasters and political strife. \n \nWe will also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2015 and begin thinking about the challenges and the possibilities of the new year. We will feature predictions about the upcoming Presidential election and observe emerging cultural norms as well.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-looking-ahead-2014-review-predictions-2015-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Tax-rates-summary-2015-2016.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151109T210000
DTSTAMP:20151108T160623Z
CREATED:20150404T131433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151108T160623Z
UID:5227-1447095600-1447102800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nThe Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nFrom a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, motivation and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era generally not been hits and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but\, from a historical point of view\, utter nonsense. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson it is completely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have actually been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise very good. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nIn this fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, we will look at clips from some of the films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our special focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find out where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/large_uSukdUQwx0l4rRuMXNqugR1tu4n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151102T203000
DTSTAMP:20151030T135906Z
CREATED:20140902T233142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T135906Z
UID:5215-1446490800-1446496200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Harry S. Truman - Bringing Independence To The White House
DESCRIPTION:When Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said\, “To err is Truman!” \nA half century later\, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. \nWhich statement is true? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between? \nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will examine the life of the Man From Independence. We will look at his family background\, his long love affair with his beloved Bess\, and the unique personality traits that made him into a memorable and distinctly original man and President.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-s-truman-bringing-independence-white-house-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/images9.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150921T203000
DTSTAMP:20150828T162654Z
CREATED:20140604T201441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T162654Z
UID:5147-1442862000-1442867400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Gideon\, Escobedo\, Miranda - Protecting The Accused
DESCRIPTION:  \nMiranda rights have become so familiar that most of us can recite them from memory – even though we have never been accused of a crime! \nThe “Warren Court” of the 1960s was tasked with interpreting the Bill Of Rights for an America that James Madison could not have envisioned. They revolutionized our understanding of the rights of defendants and expanded our understanding of the Constitution. \nThe “Roberts Court” of today has the same problem.  How does the Constituion apply in situations that did not exist in 1787? When the Founders wrote the Constitution\, they did not envision the need to search automobile for cocaine\, stop hijackers from bringing shoe bombs on planes\, or deal with electronic surveillance from drones. \nIn this fascinating presentation\, you will learn the background and impact of three of the most important cases in Supreme Court history.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gideon-escobedo-miranda-protecting-accused-3/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/gideon-home-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150915T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150915T140000
DTSTAMP:20150828T160324Z
CREATED:20150525T171208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T160324Z
UID:5143-1442322000-1442325600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:From Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:For two tumultuous decades\, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976\, his name was synonymous with “The City That Works.” At times\, it seemed as if he would be mayor for ever. When he died very suddenly\, the city was shocked to learn that there was no clear-cut successor outlined in city ordinances! For a full week\, it was not clear from either a legal or a political standpoint who actually had succeeded him as mayor. \n  \nIn this fascinating and unique multimedia series\, we will look at the colorful\, charismatic\, controversial men and women who served as mayor of Chicago after the death of Richard J Daley. Jane Byrne was the first woman to be mayor but her quirky personality undercut her efforts at reform. Harold Washington was elected by a divided electorate and then one of crushing reelection victory. His attempts to change the way Chicago does business ended abruptly with his death in office early in his second term. Richard M Daley wanted to move Chicago into becoming a technological city as opposed to an industrial mecca. Although he served as mayor longer than his father\, the constant controversies\, scandals\, and arrests of his allies marred the legacy of a mayor who rebuilt Chicago’s image.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/from-richard-j-to-rahm-modern-mayors-of-chicago-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/1055221551.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150914T141500
DTSTAMP:20150605T212726Z
CREATED:20140629T163730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150605T212726Z
UID:4981-1442235600-1442240100@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President
DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  They are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  The election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who.’ \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the amazing stories of the women who blazed the way for women in the political process . Included will be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Victoria-Woodhull-9536447-1-402.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150708T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150708T113000
DTSTAMP:20150127T160746Z
CREATED:20140424T151508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150127T160746Z
UID:4243-1436347800-1436355000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Ike –  A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American
DESCRIPTION:Ike –  A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American\nVery few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. \nHe did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces in World War II\, despite having very limited combat experience \nIke – World War II \nHe did a superb job as president of the United States of America\, despite having no experience in politics whatsoever. \n \nIke was one of the great Americans of all time. He was widely admired and enormously respected by a public that really did not know him very well. Few Americans could tell you much about Ike’s parents\, his brothers\, his religious faith\, his relationship to his wife and his children. Did you know that he was a superb athlete who once tackled Jim Thorpe? Or that he was one of the most religious presidents in the history of the USA? \n  \nThis multimedia presentation will serve as a fascinating biography illuminating the private life of one of the most admired Americans of all time.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ike-biography-private-life-great-american-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/eisenhower.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150623T203000
DTSTAMP:20150604T150349Z
CREATED:20150404T131433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150604T150349Z
UID:4962-1435086000-1435091400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nThe Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nFrom a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, motivation and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era generally not been hits and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but\, from a historical point of view\, utter nonsense. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson it is completely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have actually been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise very good. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nIn this fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, we will look at clips from some of the films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our special focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find out where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning-2/
LOCATION:Glenview Public Library\, 1930 Glenview Road\, Glenview\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/large_uSukdUQwx0l4rRuMXNqugR1tu4n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150412T130000
DTSTAMP:20150404T131433Z
CREATED:20150404T131433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150404T131433Z
UID:4806-1428843600-1428843600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nThe Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nFrom a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, motivation and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era generally not been hits and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but\, from a historical point of view\, utter nonsense. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson it is completely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have actually been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise very good. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nIn this fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, we will look at clips from some of the films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our special focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find out where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/large_uSukdUQwx0l4rRuMXNqugR1tu4n.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150406T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150406T203000
DTSTAMP:20150322T184812Z
CREATED:20150321T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150322T184812Z
UID:4766-1428346800-1428352200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968
DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. As the nation watched  in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago city employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \n  \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more makes for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-democratic-convention-of-1968-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/convention_aug08_5_631.jpg__800x600_q85_crop.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150330T203000
DTSTAMP:20150321T223532Z
CREATED:20140503T143650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150321T223532Z
UID:4765-1427742000-1427747400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Hizzoner - Richard J. Daley\, The Mayor Of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Richard J. Daley was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years.\n\nThe Legacy Of Richard J. Daley\nHis legacy is complex and his accomplishments controversial\, substantial\, and long-lasting. \nA poll of professional historians named Richard J. Daley as the sixth most effective mayor in the history of the United States. \nDr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw Mayor Daley as the embodiment of segregation and racism. \nRichard J. Daley’s methods were not democratic but White Chicago grew and prospered under his leadership. Richard J. Daley’s early life reads like a Horatio Alger story. He was the grandson of a butcher. He was the son of a sheet metal worker.  Richard J. Daley sold newspapers\, worked in the stockyards\, and made deliveries. He worked his way through school during the depression\, taking night classes to learn clerical skills and then a law degree. \n He worked his way up through the Chicago political machine\, beginning as a Democratic Precinct captain. He was actually elected as a Republican to the state legislature\, but quickly switched parties. He worked with then Gov. Adlai Stevenson and worked his way up through the ranks of the Democratic Party. His election as mayor cemented his power in Chicago. Whether he was overseeing the massive building projects in downtown Chicago\, fighting against the efforts of Martin Luther King to integrate the city\, battling protesters at the 1968 Democratic convention\, or building a party infrastructure that would last well beyond his lifetime\, Richard J. Daley led an extraordinary life. \nIn this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, we will delve into the personal background and relationships of Chicago’s Mayor Richard J. Daley. We will look at his complex\, controversial\, and contradictory reputation for effectiveness and repression. You will come away with a deeper understanding – if not a different opinion – of Mayor Richard J. Daley.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/hizzoner-richard-j-daley-chicago-2-2/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, 1120 S Milwaukee Ave\, Vernon Hills\, IL\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Unknown-12.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="CLC":MAILTO:CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150326T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150326T143000
DTSTAMP:20150321T223002Z
CREATED:20150321T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150321T223002Z
UID:4761-1427374800-1427380200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Democratic Convention Of 1968
DESCRIPTION:1968 Democratic Convention\n \n“The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to nominate a candidate for president. The Democratic convention riots of 1967 were turning point in history of politics and in the history of Chicago. Never before had cameras captured what was later termed a “police riot” live on television.  While the battle of Chicago raged on Michigan Avenue\, the tension erupted in violence and anger in the convention hall itself. As the nation watched  in disbelief\, convention delegates and network reporters were beaten\, delegate credentials were forged in an effort to pack the galleries with Chicago city employees\, and the mayor of the city\, Richard J Daley\, screamed an obscenity at a Jewish United States senator on live television. \n  \nIn this exciting multimedia presentation\, we will explore the roots of the events that culminated in the riots of 1968. From growing public frustration to the stalemate in Vietnam in the wake of the Tet Offensive to the insurgent campaign of Sen. Eugene McCarthy\, politics in America were thrown into turmoil. And just as the country seemed more and more to be spinning out of control\, we were hit with the shock of the public assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Robert F.  Kennedy. All of these events and many more makes for an exceptionally exciting\, thought-provoking\, and mesmerizing presentation.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-democratic-convention-of-1968/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/convention_aug08_5_631.jpg__800x600_q85_crop.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150305T143000
DTSTAMP:20150223T154354Z
CREATED:20140503T143650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150223T154354Z
UID:4639-1425560400-1425565800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Hizzoner - Richard J. Daley\, The Mayor Of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Richard J. Daley was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years.\n\nThe Legacy Of Richard J. Daley\nHis legacy is complex and his accomplishments controversial\, substantial\, and long-lasting. \nA poll of professional historians named Richard J. Daley as the sixth most effective mayor in the history of the United States. \nDr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw Mayor Daley as the embodiment of segregation and racism. \nRichard J. Daley’s methods were not democratic but White Chicago grew and prospered under his leadership. Richard J. Daley’s early life reads like a Horatio Alger story. He was the grandson of a butcher. He was the son of a sheet metal worker.  Richard J. Daley sold newspapers\, worked in the stockyards\, and made deliveries. He worked his way through school during the depression\, taking night classes to learn clerical skills and then a law degree. \n He worked his way up through the Chicago political machine\, beginning as a Democratic Precinct captain. He was actually elected as a Republican to the state legislature\, but quickly switched parties. He worked with then Gov. Adlai Stevenson and worked his way up through the ranks of the Democratic Party. His election as mayor cemented his power in Chicago. Whether he was overseeing the massive building projects in downtown Chicago\, fighting against the efforts of Martin Luther King to integrate the city\, battling protesters at the 1968 Democratic convention\, or building a party infrastructure that would last well beyond his lifetime\, Richard J. Daley led an extraordinary life. \nIn this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, we will delve into the personal background and relationships of Chicago’s Mayor Richard J. Daley. We will look at his complex\, controversial\, and contradictory reputation for effectiveness and repression. You will come away with a deeper understanding – if not a different opinion – of Mayor Richard J. Daley.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/hizzoner-richard-j-daley-chicago-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Unknown-12.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150216T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150216T133000
DTSTAMP:20141205T211723Z
CREATED:20141205T211723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141205T211723Z
UID:4074-1424089800-1424093400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing?
DESCRIPTION:Medgar Evers Is My Hero.\nMedgar Evers\, a brave Civil Rights leader\,was assassinated in the driveway of his home\, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. \nWhat offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African Americans to vote in Mississippi in 1963.  \nHis murderer was quickly identified – but lived as a free man for thirty years until an unstoppable wife\, a dogged newspaperman and a brilliant prosecutor managed to get the case reopened.  On the fortieth anniversary of the murder\, I hosted the official National Day Of Remembrance\, and had the chance to meet and befriend his widow\, his family and many of his friends. I will bring their tremendously moving personal stories to life. \nMyrlie Evers hugs Barry Bradford students. \nOur presentation is filled with inside information on the thrilling trial\, amazing anecdotes and a heavy dose of drama.  History will come alive as you witness whether it is ever to late to do the right thing. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/medgar-evers-ever-late-right-thing/
LOCATION:Sauk Valley Community College\, 173 Illinois 2\, Dixon\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights
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SUMMARY:Women Who Have Run For President
DESCRIPTION:What do Victoria Woodhull\, Gracie Allen\, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  They are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President!  The election of a woman as President is not a mater of ‘if’ – it is simply a matter of ‘when’ and who.’ \nIn this unique\, fast moving and thought provoking presentation\, national award winning public speaker and historian Barry Bradford will share the amazing stories of the women who blazed the way for women in the political process . Included will be a prediction of who will be the 1st woman to be elected president!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-run-president-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Political History,Women's History
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