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Military History
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
Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Garlands Of Barrington 1000 Garlands Ln, BarringtonAre 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
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? 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
Andrew Jackson – Reconsidered
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldTraditionally, Andrew Jackson was seen as one of our greatest presidents. A bold, decisive leader who expanded civil rights to poor white males, defeated the British at a key battle in the war of 1812, helped to open the frontier, … Continue reading
Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJimmy 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
The Life of Winston Churchill
Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, SchaumburgThe 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
Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, SchaumburgThe 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
Ulysses S. Grant – Warrior And President
Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United StatesAfter three years of tremendous bloodshed, Union losses and a seemingly endless stalemate , President Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant to head the USA Army. The War was over less than a year later. Grant saved the Union, crushed the terrorists … Continue reading
Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, 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
Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United StatesThis 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