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Military History
Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity
Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United StatesThe Battle Of Trenton The image of George Washington crossing the Delaware river is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats across an ice … Continue reading
Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity
Private VenueThe Battle Of Trenton The image of George Washington crossing the Delaware river is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats across an ice … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016
Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, ILThis 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
Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Private VenueAre 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
History vs. The Movies – The Bridge on the River Kwai
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Bridge on the River Kwai Is One of the Greatest World War II Movies. Is It Accurate? The Bridge on the River Kwai is a masterpiece of filmmaking. The story concerns British soldiers, captured by the Japanese during the … Continue reading
The Life of Winston Churchill
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesThe amazing life of Winston Churchill is the subject of a fascinating multimedia presentation. We will look at his unique background, successes and failures before World War II, and his consummate leadership of the British people during the greatest war … Continue reading
The Life of Winston Churchill
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe amazing life of Winston Churchill is the subject of a fascinating multimedia presentation. We will look at his unique background, successes and failures before World War II, and his consummate leadership of the British people during the greatest war … Continue reading
The Life of Winston Churchill
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe amazing life of Winston Churchill is the subject of a fascinating multimedia presentation. We will look at his unique background, successes and failures before World War II, and his consummate leadership of the British people during the greatest war … Continue reading
Civil War Stories – Reflections On Amercia’s Deadliest War
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States1860 & 1861 The Civil War At 150 A Nation Divided - 1860 1861 The Civil WarThe Declaration Of Independence boldly stated "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..." The Civil War tested whether … Continue reading
1862 The Civil War at 150 – The Battle For America
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States1862 The Civil War At 150 Cannons In The Fog At Antietam A Nation Divided - 1862 The Civil War The Declaration Of Independence stated "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..." The … Continue reading