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Military History
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
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
Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesAre you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading
Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAre you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading
Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American
Private VenueIke – 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
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
Over There: America In World War I
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102It was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading