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Military History
Ulysses S. Grant – Warrior And President
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILAfter three years of tremendous bloodshed, Union losses and a seemingly endless stalemateĀ , President Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant to head the USA Army. The War was over less than a year later. Ā Grant saved the Union, crushed the terrorists … Continue reading
Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesSherman's March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman's March To The Sea. After the War, Southerners who were inclined to respect Grant … Continue reading
Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILSherman's March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman's March To The Sea. After the War, Southerners who were inclined to respect Grant … Continue reading
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
Ela Township Senior Center 380 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich, IL, United StatesGeorge S. Patton - The Man The Germans Feared George S. Patton was a man of contradictions - charismatic, cunning, courageous, self-confident and superstitious, egotistical and emotional. And he was one of the greatest generals ever to serve the USA. … Continue reading
Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesWhen 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
Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILAre you ready for some high energy history? How Lincoln's Box Looked From The Audience at Ford's Theater When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated … Continue reading
Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102Sherman's March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman's March To The Sea. After the War, traitorsĀ who were inclined to respect Grant and … Continue reading
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesGeorge S. Patton - The Man The Germans Feared George S. Patton was a man of contradictions - charismatic, cunning, courageous, self-confident and superstitious, egotistical and emotional. And he was one of the greatest generals ever to serve the USA. … 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 StatesThis 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
Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThis 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