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Political History
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1926 Time Capsule – America 100 Years Ago
ZoomWhat was happening in America exactly 100 years ago? In this annual installment of the popular Time Capsule series, historian Barry Bradford transports audiences back to 1926— the roaring heart of the Jazz Age. It was a year of glamour … Continue reading
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History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
Private VenueHistory Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesAre you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading
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1951 Time Capsule
Step back into one of the most fascinating years of the twentieth century! In this engaging presentation, award-winning historian and speaker Barry Bradford takes audiences on a journey back to 1951, a year filled with unforgettable headlines, groundbreaking inventions, and … Continue reading
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James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers
ZoomTheir 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
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Benjamin Franklin
Private VenueBenjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, no life can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to be phenomenally wealthy. … Continue reading
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America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence (Afternoon)
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
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America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence (Evening)
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
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America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe 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
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1976 – Life In America Fifty Years Ago (PM)
ZoomOur popular "Time Capsule" series returns! Fifty years ago, America celebrated its Bicentennial with parades, fireworks, and a renewed sense of national pride—but 1976 was much more than a birthday party. It was a year of political change in the … Continue reading
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