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Political History
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
Private VenueJourney to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
2000: Life in America 25 Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldTravel back to the year 2000, when America stood on the cusp of the 21st century. The dawn of the internet age was in full swing, with AOL chatrooms, Napster, and the first major dot-com bubble shaping how people connected … Continue reading
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
Private VenueJourney to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldFrank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind! Click here to read about his impressive record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will … Continue reading
Adlai Stevenson
Private VenueAdlai Stevenson II was one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. Although his entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He ran unsuccessfully … Continue reading
James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers
Private VenueTheir names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … Continue reading
Murrow vs. McCarthy The Night Television Grew Up (AM)
ZoomIn the dark shadow of the early 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy wielded fear like a weapon, accusing countless Americans of disloyalty with little or no evidence. Few dared to stand against him—until Edward R. Murrow stepped into the fight. In … Continue reading
Murrow vs. McCarthy
ZoomIn the dark shadow of the early 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy wielded fear like a weapon, accusing countless Americans of disloyalty with little or no evidence. Few dared to stand against him—until Edward R. Murrow stepped into the fight. In … Continue reading
1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago
Private VenueJourney to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading
1975: Life in America 50 Years Ago
Private VenueRevisit 1975, a year when America found itself at a crossroads. In the aftermath of Watergate, the country was grappling with questions of trust and leadership, while Vietnam veterans returned home to a divided nation. At the same time, disco … Continue reading