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Military History
George Washington: The Perfect Man For America
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldGeorge Washington is America's greatest hero. He was our greatest soldier. He was also our greatest President. His contemporaries already knew that he was a man whose importance to the nation could never be questioned. One of the most honored … Continue reading
The Revolutionary War
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldMost 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 people … Continue reading
The Life of Winston Churchill (Part I)
ZoomThe amazing life of Winston Churchill is the subject of a fascinating two-part multimedia presentation. The first week will cover the life of Churchhill up until World War II. We will look at his unique background, successes, and failures before … Continue reading
Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe
ZoomErnie 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
Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe
ZoomTHE START TIME IS 6:45 PM!!!! WE WILL END AT 8:15!!!!! Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest journalists in American history. After writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the … Continue reading
George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero
Private VenueGeorge C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero He was a soldier who won the Nobel Peace Prize. A man of such great humility that he refused to say yes when he was offered the job he most wanted. … Continue reading
1972 – America 50 Years Ago
Scarsdale Adult School Scarsdale, United StatesOur time capsule lands 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, 'Meathead Mike' Stivic accurately reflected the deep divisions in 1972 America. 'All In … Continue reading
Walter Cronkite: And That’s The Way It Is
Private Venue2016 marks the 100th birthday of Walter Cronkite. In an era when the "mainstream media" is a convenient whipping boy for any politician upset by unfavorable coverage, it is hard to imagine that at one time a network news anchorman … Continue reading
Walter Cronkite: And That’s The Way It Is
Private Venue2016 marks the 100th birthday of Walter Cronkite. In an era when the "mainstream media" is a convenient whipping boy for any politician upset by unfavorable coverage, it is hard to imagine that at one time a network news anchorman … Continue reading
The Doolittle Raid At 80 – Flying Into Greatness
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThe 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