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Military History
Edward R. Murrow: The Legend, The Man, The Impact
ZoomEdward R. Murrow Murrow at CBS With a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: “The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad and given considerable … Continue reading
1924 – America 100 Years Ago
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 - America 100 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading
America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
ZoomThe most important sentence ever written by an American - a sentence that has inspired people in every part of the world - is found in America's purpose statement! Click here to read more. The legacy of Washington, Hancock, Franklin, … Continue reading
1949 – America 75 Years Ago
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, ILGeorge S. Patton - The Man The Germans Feared This Program Is FREE, Live, and Open To The Public! George S. Patton was a man of contradictions - charismatic, cunning, courageous, self-confident and superstitious, egotistical and emotional. And he was … Continue reading
The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Each ran for President and lost. In some cases, more than once! And each was an outstanding man who might well … Continue reading
1974 – America 50 Years Ago
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1974 - America 50 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading
Civil War Stories – Reflections On Amercia’s Deadliest War
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Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe
Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, ILFree Program - Live, In Person, And Open To The Public! 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