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  • History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

    Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, United States

     History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. From a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, motivation and … Continue reading →

    Free - but registration requested!

  • Ike

    Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Ike –  A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Very few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. He did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces … Continue reading →

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  • Women Who Have Run For President

    Private Venue

    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 … Continue reading →

    This event is not open to the general public.

  • From Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    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 … Continue reading →

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  • Gideon, Escobedo, Miranda – Protecting The Accused

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

      Miranda rights have become so familiar that most of us can recite them from memory - even though we have never been accused of a crime! The "Warren Court" of the 1960s was tasked with interpreting the Bill Of Rights … Continue reading →

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  • Election of 1948

    Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    When Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said, "To err is Truman!" A half century later, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading →

  • History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

    Private Venue

     History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. From a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, motivation and … Continue reading →

  • Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    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 … Continue reading →

    Registration required; contact the organizer.

  • Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    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 … Continue reading →

    Registration required; contact the organizer.