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Military History
Over There: America In World War I
Ela Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail,, Lake Zurich, ILIt 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
History vs. The Movies – The Bridge on the River Kwai
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe 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
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesThis 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 … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis 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 … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesThis 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 … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
Private VenueThis 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 … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
Indian Trails Public Library 355 Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling, IL, United StatesThis 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 … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThis 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 … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
Private VenueThis 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 … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesThis 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 … Continue reading