Click on any entry in Barry Bradford’s Speaking Schedule for full details.
Political History
America’s Greatest First Ladies
Lincolnwood Public Library 4000 West Pratt Avenue, Lincolnwood, ILWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the role of the First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding … Continue reading
America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
Private VenueAmerica is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to have landed a man on the moon, and our research universities are the envy of the world. But in the year 2000, we were … Continue reading
1924 – America 100 Years Ago (PM)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur 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
1949 – America 75 Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur 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
1974 – America 50 Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur 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
Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
ZoomAfter World War I ended, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding, an amiable Sen. from … Continue reading
Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
ZoomAfter World War I ended, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding, an amiable Sen. from … Continue reading
The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part Two
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesFrank 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 amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new multimedia presentation, I will trace … Continue reading
Richard Nixon
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldRichard Nixon is one of the most fascinating, contradictory, and enigmatic men ever to be president. Parts of his story are admirable and exciting. An aspect of Nixon's background that should not be overlooked is his lifting himself up from … Continue reading
First Look: The Election Of 2024 (AM)
ZoomIt's six months to the election! In this exciting and all-new presentation, I will break down the electoral strategy of both the Biden campaign and the Trump campaign, showing you which states are in play, what factors will be important … Continue reading