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SUMMARY:The Swinging\, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra - Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. \nHe was one of a kind!  \nClick here to read about his impressive record on Civil Rights. \nIn this brand-new multimedia presentation\, I will trace the biography of Sinatra’s improbable life. We will look at his odd childhood as a skinny Italian street kid in working-class Hoboken\, New Jersey. His father\, Marty\, was a prizefighter turned saloon keeper; his colorful and ambitious mother was a hard-drinking suffragette and political power in Hoboken who also made a living by performing abortions. \nWe will examine Sinatra’s bumpy road to stardom. His career had so many ups and downs! Frank Sinatra seemed unstoppable from singing with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey big bands to being the idol of the Bobby Sox brigades in the early 1940s. But when he avoided serving in World War II and musical tastes began to shift\, his career went into a steep decline that was only rescued by the help of the Mafia and his amazing performance in the movie “From Here To Eternity.” \n \nThe rest of the Frank Sinatra story is equally fascinating. \nIt includes Swingin’ Sinatra\, the Rat Pack\, JFK\, Marilyn Monroe\, and civil rights. So are Lucky Luciano\, Sam Giancana\, Skinny D’Amato\, Jilly Rizzo\, and the Mafia. (Click here to read about how Peter Lawford connected Sinatra to JFK !)In this one-of-a-kind presentation filled with video clips\, amazing anecdotes\, and insightful analysis\, we will look at all sides of the one and only Chairman of the Board\, Frank Sinatra. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-swinging-controversial-life-of-frank-sinatra-part-two-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Political History
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SUMMARY:Looking Back; Looking Ahead 2025 In Review (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Looking Back: Looking Ahead – 2025 EditionThe most eagerly anticipated program of the year returns! \nThis is\, without question\, the most popular and talked-about program I offer—and for good reason. Last year\, it sold out at every venue\, and with good reason: 2025 has been one of the most remarkable\, unpredictable\, and news-packed years in recent memory. Make your reservations early for this can’t-miss event! \nWhat Made 2025 So Extraordinary?\nFrom the death of a pope and historic global protests to dramatic developments in the Supreme Court\, politics\, science\, and culture\, 2025 was a year unlike any other. We witnessed: \n\n\nThe passing of Pope Francis and the unprecedented papal transition to a pope from Chicago! \n\n\n President Donald Trump pardoned the January 6 rioters \n\n\nMassive national protests over the deportation and the Supreme Court standoff \n\n\nTumultuous changes in policy regarding the envirobnment and human rights \n\n\nA growing international crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East \n\n\nWild economic swings in the stock market and tourism sectors \n\n\nBig surprises in culture\, sports\, and science (including Broadway’s record highs and the return of the dire wolf!) \n\n\nThe Highlights You’ve Been Waiting For\nAt this fun and fast-moving event\, I’ll present my curated and crowd-favorite lists: \n\n\n✔ Top Ten News Stories of 2025 \n\n\n✔ Top Ten Quotes of 2025 \n\n\n✔ Top Ten New Words or Phrases of 2025 \n\n\n✔ Notable Deaths of 2025 \n\n\nThen… My Predictions for 2026!\nThis is the part of the program everyone loves: I’ll unveil ten bold and specific predictions for the coming year. \nWill the Democrats retake the House\, the Senate\, or both?Will inflation finally ease or worsen?Will peace talks in Ukraine break the deadlock?Will AI and medicine reshape our everyday lives? \nAnd to keep me honest\, I’ll also revisit the predictions I made for 2025—revealing which ones I nailed and which ones I missed! \nCOST\nThe program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00\, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nCash/Check\nPayable to: Barry Bradford\nMail to:\nBarry Bradford\nP.O. Box #177\nDeerfield\, IL 60015\nPlease write “Year AM” in the subject line. \nPayPal\nPay securely via PayPal:\n\n(Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.) \nVenmo\nSend to: @B-Bradford-1\nPlease include “Year AM” in the note. \nZelle\nUse the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET\nInclude “Year AM” in the note. \nWAIVER OPTION\nIf you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00\, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion. \nREGISTRATION LINK\nClick Here to Register \nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK?\nIf you don’t receive a confirmation email after registering\, it means your sign-up wasn’t completed. Be sure to: \n\nCheck your spam folder for the confirmation email.\nSave the confirmation email once you find it.\n\nIf you still can’t locate the email\, return to the website and register again. Unfortunately\, I am unable to manually send you the link\, as it is generated directly by Zoom. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-looking-ahead-2025-in-review-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Military History,Political History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Looking Back; Looking Ahead 2025 In Review (PM)
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nLooking Back: Looking Ahead – 2025 EditionThe most eagerly anticipated program of the year returns! \nThis is\, without question\, the most popular and talked-about program I offer—and for good reason. Last year\, it sold out at every venue\, and with good reason: 2025 has been one of the most remarkable\, unpredictable\, and news-packed years in recent memory. Make your reservations early for this can’t-miss event! \nWhat Made 2025 So Extraordinary?\nFrom the death of a pope and historic global protests to dramatic developments in the Supreme Court\, politics\, science\, and culture\, 2025 was a year unlike any other. We witnessed: \n\n\nThe passing of Pope Francis and the unprecedented papal transition to a pope from Chicago! \n\n\n President Donald Trump pardoned the January 6 rioters \n\n\nMassive national protests over the deportation and the Supreme Court standoff \n\n\nTumultuous changes in policy regarding the environment and human rights \n\n\nA growing international crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East \n\n\nWild economic swings in the stock market and tourism sectors \n\n\nBig surprises in culture\, sports\, and science (including Broadway’s record highs and the return of the dire wolf!) \n\n\nThe Highlights You’ve Been Waiting For\nAt this fun and fast-moving event\, I’ll present my curated and crowd-favorite lists: \n\n\n✔ Top Ten News Stories of 2025 \n\n\n✔ Top Ten Quotes of 2025 \n\n\n✔ Top Ten New Words or Phrases of 2025 \n\n\n✔ Notable Deaths of 2025 \n\n\nThen… My Predictions for 2026!\nThis is the part of the program everyone loves: I’ll unveil ten bold and specific predictions for the coming year. \nWill the Democrats retake the House\, the Senate\, or both?Will inflation finally ease or worsen?Will peace talks in Ukraine break the deadlock?Will AI and medicine reshape our everyday lives? \nAnd to keep me honest\, I’ll also revisit the predictions I made for 2025—revealing which ones I nailed and which ones I missed! \nCOST\nThe program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00\, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nCash/Check\nPayable to: Barry Bradford\nMail to:\nBarry Bradford\nP.O. Box #177\nDeerfield\, IL 60015\nPlease write “Year PM” in the subject line. \nPayPal\nPay securely via PayPal:\n\n(Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.) \nVenmo\nSend to: @B-Bradford-1\nPlease include “Year PM” in the note. \nZelle\nUse the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET\nInclude “Year PM” in the note. \nWAIVER OPTION\nIf you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00\, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion. \nREGISTRATION LINK\nClick Here to Register \nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK?\nIf you don’t receive a confirmation email after registering\, it means your sign-up wasn’t completed. Be sure to: \n\nCheck your spam folder for the confirmation email.\nSave the confirmation email once you find it.\n\nIf you still can’t locate the email\, return to the website and register again. Unfortunately\, I am unable to manually send you the link\, as it is generated directly by Zoom. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/looking-back-looking-ahead-2025-in-review-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Military History,Political History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:1925: Life in America 100 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:Step back to 1925\, the heart of the Roaring Twenties\, when jazz ruled the airwaves\, flappers danced the Charleston\, and speakeasies thrived under Prohibition. This was a year of cultural transformation\, as F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby\, revealing the glitz and pitfalls of the American Dream\, while  Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington brought jazz into the mainstream. On the political front\, Calvin Coolidge presided over a booming economy\, and innovation flourished with inventions like the first mechanical television. \n1925 was also a year of contrasts. While the Scopes Monkey Trial sparked a national debate on science versus religion\, the Harlem Renaissance was in full swing\, reshaping literature and the arts. In entertainment\, silent film stars like Charlie Chaplin\, Rudolph Valentino\, and Buster Keaton captivated audiences\, while the first New Yorker magazine hit newsstands\, offering a new perspective on culture and humor. Consumer prices\, such as 54 cents for a gallon of gas\, highlight the economic reality of the time. Dick Van Dyke\, Malcolm X\, Johnny Carson\, and Robert F Kennedy were all born during the amazing year of 1925. \nThis fast-moving multimedia program brings 1925 vividly to life with visuals\, music\, and storytelling. Perfect for history buffs and culture enthusiasts\, this presentation will immerse you in the dazzling highs and defining struggles of a year that forever shaped America. Sign up now and take a journey back to a time of innovation\, contradiction\, and unforgettable style. \n================================================== \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1925-life-in-america-100-years-ago-3/
LOCATION:Uniper
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History
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