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Military History
Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American (Part 2)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIke – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Very few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. He did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces … Continue reading
The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
Private VenueThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Each ran for President and lost. And each was an outstanding man who might well have made a great President. In … Continue reading
Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity
Private VenueThe Battle Of Trenton The iconic image of George Washington's little boat crossing the Delaware River is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats … Continue reading
Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity
Lake Shore Men's Club 1301 Clavey, Highland Park, IL, United StatesThe Battle Of Trenton The iconic image of George Washington's little boat crossing the Delaware River is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats … Continue reading
1945
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesJoin me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading
Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesThe Battle Of Trenton The iconic image of George Washington's little boat crossing the Delaware River is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats … Continue reading
Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, 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
1945
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJoin me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading
1945
Private VenueJoin me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading
1861 The Civil War Year By Year – Reflections On Amercia’s Deadliest War
1860 & 1861 The Civil War Year By Year Every Wednesday in June, we will look at a different year in the Civil War! The Declaration Of Independence stated "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are … Continue reading