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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead - 2018 In Review
DESCRIPTION:This program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year!  Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year\, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I will make specific predictions for the new year! Just to hold myself accountable\, I will begin by listing all of the predictions I made for this year!  We will see how well I did. Don’t miss this great presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/l2018-3-2-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Sports History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181210T203000
DTSTAMP:20180102T223416Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T223416Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead - 2018 In Review
DESCRIPTION:This program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year!  Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year\, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I will make specific predictions for the new year! Just to hold myself accountable\, I will begin by listing all of the predictions I made for this year!  We will see how well I did. Don’t miss this great presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/l2018-2/
LOCATION:Fremont Public Library\, 1170 N. Midlothian Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Sports History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181029T203000
DTSTAMP:20180524T011543Z
CREATED:20140919T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180524T011543Z
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SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Serving America\n \nIn 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! \nHer program “The French Chef” was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television and became one of the first and most important faces of public broadcasting. Quite a legacy for a woman who was neither French nor a chef! \n There was another side to Julia Child–one that the public knew little about.  In 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills would make her famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top secret spy corps during World War II!  The amazing Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China WWII \nwhich was later to become the CIA. Utilizing a very high level of security clearance\, amazing organizational skills and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America her nation. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies! With her husband\, Paul\,Julia Child moved from one dangerous overseas post to another\, serving our country before she learned how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny and fascinating multimedia presentation! We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate – and how she had a whole lot fun in everything she attempted! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181016T153000
DTSTAMP:20181016T161913Z
CREATED:20140919T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T161913Z
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SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Serving America\n \nIn 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! \nHer program “The French Chef” was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television and became one of the first and most important faces of public broadcasting. Quite a legacy for a woman who was neither French nor a chef! \n There was another side to Julia Child–one that the public knew little about.  In 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills would make her famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top secret spy corps during World War II!  The amazing Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China WWII \nwhich was later to become the CIA. Utilizing a very high level of security clearance\, amazing organizational skills and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America her nation. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies! With her husband\, Paul\,Julia Child moved from one dangerous overseas post to another\, serving our country before she learned how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny and fascinating multimedia presentation! We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate – and how she had a whole lot fun in everything she attempted! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Julia-Child-cooking-a-feast.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180629T113000
DTSTAMP:20180103T152024Z
CREATED:20141020T131607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T152024Z
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SUMMARY:The Mafia And The Building Of Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:Fabulous Las Vegas has gone through several fascinating eras! It was a desert town that grew when the railroads came through.To accommodate the railroad workers\, a wide open culture of brothels\, saloons and gambling developed in the dusty desert outpost. \nIn the 1940s\, Bugsy Siegel convinced the Mafia leaders of New York City that the obscure Nevada city would be the perfect spot to build a fabulous a resort and casino that would serve two important purposes for La Casa Nostra – it would make huge amounts of money and it would serve as a clearinghouse to launder money made in illegal activities.  The fantastic Flamingo \n \nhotel was the result. It opened the door to the transformation of Las Vegas and shifting alliances\, strategies and leadership in the Mob. \nWe will explore the colorful personalities (including the Frank Sinatra and his cronies\, the  Rat Pack) \, strategic alliances and unexpected twists and turns that allowed the Mob to make Las Vegas a mecca for entertainment \n \ngambling and adult fun – until the law caught up with them.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mafia-building-las-vegas-2-3/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T143000
DTSTAMP:20180123T144019Z
CREATED:20141012T193427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T144019Z
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SUMMARY:Al Capone  - Master Of The Mob
DESCRIPTION:Organized crime came in with a bang – literally – with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the early days culminating with Al Capone finishes with a fascinating look at how Sam Giancana changed the Syndicate in Chicago from a group of bootlegging dogs to an international powerhouse that influenced American presidential elections and American foreign-policy. We’ll examine how ethnic neighborhoods\, Chicago city politics and the Kennedy administration all played into the tremendous influence of organized crime in Chicago. \nAl Capone was one of the most famous gangsters in American History.  Unlike many organized crime leaders\, he did little to hide his identity. He was seen at Wrigley Field chatting with star catcher Gabby Hartnett. \nGabby Hartnett Chats With Al Capone \nhosting soup kitchens for the unemployed and even appearing on the cover of Time Magazine. \nThe true story of Capone’s rise and fall is complex and unexpected. He began a hoodlum in Brooklyn\, working for Frankie Yale\, the first man to begin organizing the mob in New York. Capone moved to Chicago to assist Frankie Torrio\, second in command of the Chicago mob.  With ferocity and force\, Capone would come to head the Chicago outfit – before a meek bookkeeper and the tax laws brought him down! \n  \nGreat news!  This program is open to the public and free!  Contact the venue ahead of time to reserve a seat! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/al-capone-2/
LOCATION:Mallinckrodt College of the North Shore\, 1041 RDG RD\, WILMETTE IL \,60091
CATEGORIES:American History,Economic History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180504T113000
DTSTAMP:20230130T165344Z
CREATED:20150104T202124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T165344Z
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SUMMARY:The Mafia Battle For New York
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Mafia And The Battle For New York \nFrom the Godfather to the Sopranos\, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire\, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City is among the most fascinating stories in American History. \nThe Mafia’s roots were in an extortion gang called The Black Hand. They terrorized Enrico Caruso and lured an American policeman\, Joseph Petrosino\, to his death in Italy. (Click here to read this amazing story.) \n \nAfter a series of bloody wars that dominated the headlines and provided fodder for dozens of movies\, Lucky Luciano consolidated power\, arranged for the drug trade\, and formed a national board of directors for the Mafia! Among the fascinating personalities covered in this fascinating multimedia presentation are Meyer Lanky\, Al Capone\, Frank Costello\, Nucky Thompson\, and many others – you will be amazed at how organized crime became one of the biggest businesses in America. \nPLEASE NOTE: \nCost: : $7 Members/$12 Guests Price includes lunch \n\n\n\nPrice without lunch: $4/$8
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mafia-battle-new-york-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Arlington Heights Senior Center\, 1801 W. Central Road\, Arlington Heights\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180427T113000
DTSTAMP:20171213T163149Z
CREATED:20140623T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T163149Z
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SUMMARY:Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age: Rockefeller
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. \nIf I asked you to name the richest American\, you’d probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton.  Both are from the top of the list! \nToday we focus on the richest man of all time. How rich was John D. Rockefeller?  He was wealthier than Gates and Walton and Warren Buffet added together! At one time his personal income was almost 2% of the entire American GDP!  SO where did Rockefeller get his money.  Oil\, of course – but that is only part of the story. And the rest of the story of this fascinating man is a tale of cold-hearted business practice\, unparalleled personal generosity\, and deep commitment to religion.  What a man! \n \nThis four week series examines the great fortunes of that fascinating era.  We will attempt to put each into perspective and offer intriguing insights\, modern comparisons and historical context for each. Of the nine wealthiest Americans\, six lived during the Gilded Age! \n#1 Rockefeller \n# 2: Vanderbilt \n#3: Astor \n#4: Girard \n#5: Gates \n#6: Carnegie \n#7: Stewart \n#8 Weyerhaeuser \n#9 Gould \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/rockefeller/
LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T140000
DTSTAMP:20171023T125634Z
CREATED:20140919T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T125634Z
UID:7205-1523365200-1523368800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Serving America\n \nIn 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! \nHer program “The French Chef” was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television and became one of the first and most important faces of public broadcasting. Quite a legacy for a woman who was neither French nor a chef! \n There was another side to Julia Child–one that the public knew little about.  In 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills would make her famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top secret spy corps during World War II!  The amazing Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China WWII \nwhich was later to become the CIA. Utilizing a very high level of security clearance\, amazing organizational skills and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America her nation. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies! With her husband\, Paul\,Julia Child moved from one dangerous overseas post to another\, serving our country before she learned how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny and fascinating multimedia presentation! We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate – and how she had a whole lot fun in everything she attempted! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Julia-Child-cooking-a-feast.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180212T143000
DTSTAMP:20170929T204538Z
CREATED:20141012T193427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T204538Z
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SUMMARY:Al Capone  - Master Of The Mob
DESCRIPTION:Organized crime came in with a bang – literally – with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the early days culminating with Al Capone finishes with a fascinating look at how Sam Giancana changed the Syndicate in Chicago from a group of bootlegging dogs to an international powerhouse that influenced American presidential elections and American foreign-policy. We’ll examine how ethnic neighborhoods\, Chicago city politics and the Kennedy administration all played into the tremendous influence of organized crime in Chicago. \nAl Capone was one of the most famous gangsters in American History.  Unlike many organized crime leaders\, he did little to hide his identity. He was seen at Wrigley Field chatting with star catcher Gabby Hartnett. \nGabby Hartnett Chats With Al Capone \nhosting soup kitchens for the unemployed and even appearing on the cover of Time Magazine. \nThe true story of Capone’s rise and fall is complex and unexpected. He began a hoodlum in Brooklyn\, working for Frankie Yale\, the first man to begin organizing the mob in New York. Capone moved to Chicago to assist Frankie Torrio\, second in command of the Chicago mob.  With ferocity and force\, Capone would come to head the Chicago outfit – before a meek bookkeeper and the tax laws brought him down! \n  \nGreat news!  This program is open to the public and free!  Contact the venue ahead of time to reserve a seat! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/al-capone/
LOCATION:Mallinckrodt College of the North Shore\, 1041 RDG RD\, WILMETTE IL \,60091
CATEGORIES:American History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Al-Capone-9237536-2-402.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180207T153000
DTSTAMP:20180127T175755Z
CREATED:20140907T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T175755Z
UID:7228-1518012000-1518017400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Walt Disney - Animating America
DESCRIPTION:It is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something “Disneyesque” or “Disney like” draws to mind immediately associations. \nBomus! Click here to read the unique story of Disney’s first movie star – it wasn’t Micky! \nHis boyhood had a foot in both the 19th and 20th centuries. He grew up in the center of America\, near Kansas City Missouri and the idyllic small town of Marceline Missouri which inspired Main Street USA. Many of his formative years were spent in Chicago. But it is his Hollywood years that revolutionized the way the world thinks about animation\, movies\, American history\, and vacations. He won countless Oscars and is tied with George Clooney for nominations in the most categories! \n \nWalt Disney himself was quite a contradictory figure. \nAt times Walt Disney would come off as warm\, inspiring and avuncular\, but at other times he was described as chilly\, aloof and brusque. We recognize that he was more than an idea man – Disney was a reluctant entrepreneur whose restless artistic vision sometimes risked his studio and sometimes changed the world. There are so many legends about Walt Disney: from the creation of Mickey Mouse to the question of whether he was racist and anti-Semitic\, to the ultimate urban myth: that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen. \nIn this fun\, fast\, and fascinating biography\, we will get to the heart of Walt Disney was as a person. Using numerous video clips\, little-known anecdotes and informative insights\, this presentation on the life of Walt Disney is sure to intrigue you.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/walt-disney-animating-america-2-2-2-3-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Disney.photo_1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180117T113000
DTSTAMP:20180112T155822Z
CREATED:20150104T202124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T155822Z
UID:7353-1516183200-1516188600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Mafia Battle For New York
DESCRIPTION:The Mafia And The Battle For New York \nFrom the Godfather to the Sopranos\, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire\, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of  the Mafia wars for the control of New York City is among the fascinating stories in American History. \nThe Mafia’s roots were in an extortion gang called The Black Hand. They terrorized Enrico Caruso and lured an American policeman\, Joseph Petrosino\, to his death in Italy. (Click here to read this amazing story.) \n \nAfter a series of bloody wars that dominated the headlines and provided fodder for dozens of movies\, Lucky Luciano  consolidated power\, arranged for the drug trade and formed a national board of directors for the Mafia! Among the fascinating personalities covered in this fascinating multimedia presentation are Meyer Lanky\, Al Capone\, Frank Costello\, Nucky Thompson\, and many others – you will be amazed at how organized crime became one of the biggest businesses in America \nPLEASE NOTE: \nCost: : $7 Members/$12 Guests Price includes lunch \n\n\n\nPrice without lunch: $4/$8
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mafia-battle-new-york-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/home-images-8.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180111T203000
DTSTAMP:20180105T004952Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180105T004952Z
UID:7125-1515697200-1515702600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2017 In Review & Predictions For 2018
DESCRIPTION:Without question\, this is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs every year! Each December/January\, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 most important news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be the top news stories of the next year. I make very specific predictions! And just to keep me honest\, I will show you my list of predictions made last December – that way you can judge for yourself how well I did!  \n2017 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition.   \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2017 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2017-3/
LOCATION:Prospect Heights Public Library\, 12 N. Elm Street\, Prospect Heights\, IL\, 60070\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171218T203000
DTSTAMP:20170309T042127Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T042127Z
UID:6531-1513623600-1513629000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2017 In Review & Predictions For 2018
DESCRIPTION:Without question\, th is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs every 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. I make specific predictions! And just to keep me honest\, I will show you my list of predictions made last December – that way you can judge for yourself how well I did!  \n2017 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition.   \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2017 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2016-grand-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
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:20171218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171218T143000
DTSTAMP:20170309T042305Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T042305Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2017 In Review & Predictions For 2018
DESCRIPTION:Without question\, th is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs every 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. I make specific predictions! And just to keep me honest\, I will show you my list of predictions made last December – that way you can judge for yourself how well I did!  \n2017 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition.   \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2017 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2016-grand-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171215T113000
DTSTAMP:20170309T042606Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T042606Z
UID:6536-1513332000-1513337400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2017 In Review & Predictions For 2018
DESCRIPTION:Without question\, th is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs every 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. I make specific predictions! And just to keep me honest\, I will show you my list of predictions made last December – that way you can judge for yourself how well I did!  \n2017 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition.   \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2017 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2017/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171213T143000
DTSTAMP:20171206T143713Z
CREATED:20141202T165320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T143713Z
UID:7051-1513170000-1513175400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Ahead 2017 In Review & Predictions For 2018
DESCRIPTION:Without question\, th is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs every 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. I make specific predictions! And just to keep me honest\, I will show you my list of predictions made last December – that way you can judge for yourself how well I did!  \n2017 was a year of surprises\, anger\, joy and transition.   \nWe’ll also look at the list of the important people we lost in 2017 and begin thinking about the challenges and possibilities of the new year. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-2017-2/
LOCATION:Indian Trails Public Library\, 355 Schoenbeck Rd\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T143000
DTSTAMP:20161118T143353Z
CREATED:20150602T163739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T143353Z
UID:6211-1507813200-1507818600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Richest Americans: Railroad Robber Barons
DESCRIPTION:Jay Gould\, James Fisk\, Leland Stanford: The Railroad “Robber Barons” were some of the richest\, most influential men in American history. \n \nThe term “robber baron” is usually applied to these men who revolutionized the business of railroads while carrying on the business of political manipulation. Each had a profound impact on his times and each was cloaked in controversy.  \nOn the one hand\, they helped build the massive railroad lines that helped the American economy grow at unprecedented rates in the 1800s. The Transcontinental Railroad sped the settling of the West\, allowed the vast mineral and natural resources of the West to help build the economy and opened new markets for beef\, grain\, corn fruit and the massive agricultural harvest of the Great Plains. It provided employment\, led to innumerable secondary businesses across the country. Their massive fortunes have had a massive impact in American education and culture. \nBut the driving of the “Golden Spike” that joined the railroads was preceded by massive social and racial upheaval. The Native American Indian nations fought a losing 25 year war to protect their lands. Chinese workers were imported by the thousands\, worked under the most daunting\, arduous conditions. However\, the presence of Chinese workers caused vast changes to American immigration laws along racial lines.  \nThe story of the men who built the railroads is fascinating and memorable! This fast moving multimedia presentation is filled with amazing stories of some of the wealthiest men in the history of the USA. \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is required but can easily be done on site.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/railroad-robber-barons/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Economic History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170927T140000
DTSTAMP:20170830T163624Z
CREATED:20140919T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T163624Z
UID:7077-1506517200-1506520800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Serving America\n \nIn 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential\, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television and became one of the first and most important faces of public broadcasting. \n There was another side to Julia Child–one that the public knew little about.  In 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills would make her famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top secret spy corps during World War II!  The amazing Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China WWII \nwhich was later to become the CIA. Utilizing a very high level of security clearance\, amazing organizational skills and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America her nation. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies! With her husband\, Paul\,Julia Child moved from one dangerous overseas post to another\, serving our country before she learned how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny and fascinating multimedia presentation! We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate – and how she had a whole lot fun in everything she attempted! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-2/
LOCATION:Libertyville Senior Center\, 135 W. Church Street\, Libertyville\, IL\, 60048
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Julia-Child-cooking-a-feast.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170918T143000
DTSTAMP:20161220T204143Z
CREATED:20150602T161212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161220T204143Z
UID:6300-1505739600-1505745000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Richest Americans: Howard Hughes
DESCRIPTION:Howard Hughes was a man whose personality was as large as his fortune and whose mystery was as profound as his influence. The mysterious Mr. Hughes was an international record setting and pioneering aviator\, manufacturer. He was also an inventor\, storied film producer\, Las Vegas hotel magnate and influential political financier. He was also a man tormented my mental illness\, phobias and prejudices that severely affected the quality of his life. \nAt times he basked in the limelight\, often in the company of some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood. As his phobias increased and his health declined\, he increasingly withdrew from everyday life. His companies suffered terribly as a result. Ultimately\, Howard Hughes –  the richest man in America – became a hermit\, \nNonetheless\, Hughes was not a man who could be ignored even when he tried to disappear\, living as a recluse in the last years of his life. This fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight his unique life story\, his amazing financial/business successes\, his personal eccentricities and his horrifying descent into mental illness.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-richest-americans-howard-hughes-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Economic History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Howard-Hughes-Aviator.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170801T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170801T130000
DTSTAMP:20230130T165546Z
CREATED:20150104T202124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T165546Z
UID:7029-1501587000-1501592400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Mafia Battle For New York
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Mafia And The Battle For New York \nFrom the Godfather to the Sopranos\, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire\, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City is among the most fascinating stories in American History. \nThe Mafia’s roots were in an extortion gang called The Black Hand. They terrorized Enrico Caruso and lured an American policeman\, Joseph Petrosino\, to his death in Italy. (Click here to read this amazing story.) \n \nAfter a series of bloody wars that dominated the headlines and provided fodder for dozens of movies\, Lucky Luciano consolidated power\, arranged for the drug trade\, and formed a national board of directors for the Mafia! Among the fascinating personalities covered in this fascinating multimedia presentation are Meyer Lanky\, Al Capone\, Frank Costello\, Nucky Thompson\, and many others – you will be amazed at how organized crime became one of the biggest businesses in America. \nPLEASE NOTE: \nCost: : $7 Members/$12 Guests Price includes lunch \n\n\n\nPrice without lunch: $4/$8
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mafia-battle-new-york-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Ela Township Senior Center\, 380 Surryse Road\, Lake Zurich\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/image-141.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170714T143000
DTSTAMP:20170303T170921Z
CREATED:20160110T014120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T170921Z
UID:6484-1500037200-1500042600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Harding And Coolidge - Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
DESCRIPTION:After  World War I ended\, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920\, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding\, an amiable Sen. from Ohio who promised “A return to normalcy.” For eight years the Republicans controlled the presidency\, Congress\, and the national debate. Within twelve  fascinating years the economy had gone from boom to bust and the “Roaring Twenties” had given way to the Great Depression. The seemingly perennial GOP majority evaporated with the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt.  Who were the Republican presidents whose pro-business\, low tax\, conservative presidencies led to an explosion and then the demolition of the American economy? They were very dissimilar in their backgrounds\, each with a fascinating back story that you will learn about in this unique multimedia presentation. \n Please Note: Registration is required for this program. Please contact the venue for more information. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harding-coolidge-hoover-republican-presidents-of-the-1920s-3-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:Economic History,Political History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T133000
DTSTAMP:20170307T211721Z
CREATED:20140907T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T211721Z
UID:6518-1498564800-1498570200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Walt Disney - Animating America
DESCRIPTION:It is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something “Disneyesque” or “Disney like” draws to mind immediately associations. \nHis boyhood had a foot in both the 19th and 20th centuries. He grew up in the center of America\, near Kansas City Missouri and the idyllic small town of Marceline Missouri which inspired Main Street USA. Many of his formative years were spent in Chicago. But it is his Hollywood years that revolutionized the way the world thinks about animation\, movies\, American history\, and vacations. He won countless Oscars and is tied with George Clooney for nominations in the most categories! \n \nWalt Disney himself was quite a contradictory figure. \nAt times Walt Disney would come off as warm\, inspiring and avuncular\, but at other times he was described as chilly\, aloof and brusque. We recognize that he was more than an idea man – Disney was a reluctant entrepreneur whose restless artistic vision sometimes risked his studio and sometimes changed the world. There are so many legends about Walt Disney: from the creation of Mickey Mouse to the question of whether he was racist and anti-Semitic\, to the ultimate urban myth: that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen. \nIn this fun\, fast\, and fascinating biography\, we will get to the heart of Walt Disney was as a person. Using numerous video clips\, little-known anecdotes and informative insights\, this presentation on the life of Walt Disney is sure to intrigue you.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/walt-disney-animating-america-2-2-2-3-4-2/
LOCATION:Ela Township Senior Center\, 380 Surryse Road\, Lake Zurich\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Disney.photo_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170625T153000
DTSTAMP:20170303T020045Z
CREATED:20140907T182707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T020045Z
UID:6456-1498399200-1498404600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Walt Disney - Animating America
DESCRIPTION:It is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something “Disneyesque” or “Disney like” draws to mind immediately associations. \n  \nHis boyhood had a foot in both the 19th and 20th centuries. He grew up in the center of America\, near Kansas City Missouri and the idyllic small town of Marceline Missouri which inspired Main Street USA. Many of his formative years were spent in Chicago. But it is his Hollywood years that revolutionized the way the world thinks about animation\, movies\, American history\, and vacations. He won countless Oscars and is tied with George Clooney for nominations in the most categories! \n \nWalt Disney himself was a contradictory figure. At times avuncular at other times brusque. A reluctant entrepreneur whose restless vision sometimes risked his studio and sometimes changed the world. There are so many legends about Walt Disney: from the creation of Mickey Mouse to the question of whether he was racist and anti-Semitic\, to the ultimate urban myth: that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen. \n  \nIn this fun\, fast\, and fascinating biography\, we will get to the heart of Walt Disney was as a person. Using numerous video clips\, little-known anecdotes and informative insights\, this presentation on the life of Walt Disney is sure to intrigue you.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/walt-disney-animating-america-2-2-2-3-4/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Disney.photo_1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T203000
DTSTAMP:20160718T225205Z
CREATED:20140919T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160718T225205Z
UID:5559-1496950200-1496953800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Serving America\n \nIn 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential\, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television and became one of the first and most important faces of public broadcasting. \n There was another side to Julia Child–one that the public knew little about.  In 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills would make her famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top secret spy corps during World War II!  The amazing Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China WWII \nwhich was later to become the CIA. Utilizing a very high level of security clearance\, amazing organizational skills and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America her nation. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies! With her husband\, Paul\,Julia Child moved from one dangerous overseas post to another\, serving our country before she learned how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny and fascinating multimedia presentation! We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate – and how she had a whole lot fun in everything she attempted! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-spy-chef-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Julia-Child-cooking-a-feast.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170530T133000
DTSTAMP:20170307T212001Z
CREATED:20150602T161212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T212001Z
UID:6520-1496145600-1496151000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Richest Americans: Howard Hughes
DESCRIPTION:Howard Hughes was a man whose personality was as large as his fortune and whose mystery was as profound as his influence. \nThe mysterious Mr. Hughes was an international record setting and pioneering aviator\, manufacturer. He was also an inventor\, storied film producer\, Las Vegas hotel magnate and influential political financier. He was also a man tormented my mental illness\, phobias and prejudices that severely affected the quality of his life. \nAt times he basked in the limelight\, often in the company of some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood. As his phobias increased and his health declined\, he increasingly withdrew from everyday life. His companies suffered terribly as a result. Ultimately\, Howard Hughes –  the richest man in America – became a hermit\, \nNonetheless\, Hughes was not a man who could be ignored even when he tried to disappear\, living as a recluse in the last years of his life. This fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight his unique life story\, his amazing financial/business successes\, his personal eccentricities and his horrifying descent into mental illness.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-richest-americans-howard-hughes-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Ela Township Senior Center\, 380 Surryse Road\, Lake Zurich\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Howard-Hughes-Aviator.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170411T133000
DTSTAMP:20170318T172405Z
CREATED:20150602T161846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170318T172405Z
UID:6513-1491912000-1491917400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Richest Americans: Sam Walton\, Bill Gates\, Warren Buffett
DESCRIPTION:Sam Walton\, Bill Gates\, Warren Buffett \nThe three richest men in modern American history could not be more dissimilar one from another!  \nA low-end retailer\, a high-tech pioneer\, and a brilliant investor each with a unique life story and a very individualistic take on the world – the stories of these three men make for a fascinating multimedia presentation! \nWe will trace their biographies and look at the path that took them from obscurity to unimaginable wealth. We will examine their personal philosophy and examine how each has impacted the culture of America. Finally\, we’ll look at what they have done within billions! This unique presentation is both challenging and unexpected in its scope. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the wealthiest Americans of modern times! \nIMPORTANT: Registration is required for this event! Please contact the venue directly if you have any questions!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-richest-americans-sam-walton-bill-gates-warren-buffett-2-2/
LOCATION:Ela Township Senior Center\, 380 Surryse Road\, Lake Zurich\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Bill-Gates-Quote.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170313T143000
DTSTAMP:20161220T174830Z
CREATED:20140919T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161220T174830Z
UID:6285-1489410000-1489415400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Serving America\n \nIn 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential\, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television and became one of the first and most important faces of public broadcasting. \n There was another side to Julia Child–one that the public knew little about.  In 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills would make her famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top secret spy corps during World War II!  The amazing Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China WWII \nwhich was later to become the CIA. Utilizing a very high level of security clearance\, amazing organizational skills and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America her nation. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies! With her husband\, Paul\,Julia Child moved from one dangerous overseas post to another\, serving our country before she learned how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny and fascinating multimedia presentation! We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate – and how she had a whole lot fun in everything she attempted! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-spy-chef-a/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Julia-Child-cooking-a-feast.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170221T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170221T130000
DTSTAMP:20170120T033024Z
CREATED:20140919T194612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170120T033024Z
UID:6344-1487676600-1487682000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Serving America\n \nIn 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential\, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television and became one of the first and most important faces of public broadcasting. \n There was another side to Julia Child–one that the public knew little about.  In 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills would make her famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top secret spy corps during World War II!  The amazing Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China WWII \nwhich was later to become the CIA. Utilizing a very high level of security clearance\, amazing organizational skills and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America her nation. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies! With her husband\, Paul\,Julia Child moved from one dangerous overseas post to another\, serving our country before she learned how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny and fascinating multimedia presentation! We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate – and how she had a whole lot fun in everything she attempted! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-spy-chef-2-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/Julia-Child-cooking-a-feast.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170118T120000
DTSTAMP:20170118T140418Z
CREATED:20150104T202124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T140418Z
UID:6336-1484733600-1484740800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Mafia Battle For New York
DESCRIPTION:The Mafia And The Battle For New York \nFrom the Godfather to the Sopranos\, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire\, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of  the Mafia wars for the control of New York City is among the fascinating stories in American History. \nThe Mafia’s roots were in an extortion gang called The Black Hand. They terrorized Enrico Caruso and lured an American policeman\, Joseph Petrosino\, to his death in Italy. (Click here to read this amazing story.) \n \nAfter a series of bloody wars that dominated the headlines and provided fodder for dozens of movies\, Lucky Luciano  consolidated power\, arranged for the drug trade and formed a national board of directors for the Mafia! Among the fascinating personalities covered in this fascinating multimedia presentation are Meyer Lanky\, Al Capone\, Frank Costello\, Nucky Thompson\, and many others – you will be amazed at how organized crime became one of the biggest businesses in America
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mafia-battle-new-york-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
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