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Military History
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, traitors who were inclined to respect Grant and … Continue reading
Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero
Private VenueJimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time. From 1935 – 1991 he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading
Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILJimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time. From 1935 – 1991 he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading
Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldErnie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading
Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesJimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time. From 1935 – 1991 he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading
Douglas MacArthur – America’s Old Soldier
Private VenueFew American military leaders have been as controversial as General Douglas MacArthur! In this fascinating biographical multimedia presentation, we will look at his dynamic background, colorful personality, extremely mixed military leadership and the controversial circumstances surrounding his public firing by … Continue reading
1943 – A Look At The World 75 Years Ago
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States75 years ago America was deep in the middle of the Second World War, just leaving the Great Depression, and dancing to the music of Glenn Miller's Orchestra. The Battle of Midway in the Pacific and the Allied invasion of … Continue reading
The Revolutionary War
Private VenueMost Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War. Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware and the signing of the Declaration of Independence - many … Continue reading
The Doolittle Raid – Flying Into Greatness
Private VenueThe Doolittle Raid: America Fights Back After the deadly surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the USA wanted. Pres. Roosevelt knew that it would inevitably be a long war when we took on the forces of the Japanese Army and Navy. … Continue reading
1943 – A Look At The World 75 Years Ago
Private Venue75 years ago America was deep in the middle of a the Second World War, just leaving the Great Depression, and dancing to the music of Glenn Miller's Orchestra. The Battle of Midway in the Pacific and the Allied invasion … Continue reading