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Military History
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
Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, ILThis 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
Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, 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
Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2016 In Review & Predictions For 2017
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, 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