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Political History
Events
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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldWho could have predicted that an 818-page biography of America's first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate, and show … Continue reading
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The Election Of 1960
Private VenueThe election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. Until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading
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1948: America 75 Years Ago (AM)
Private VenueI’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’s top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading
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The Trials Of Trump
Private VenueThe multiple indictments of former President Donald Trump in 2024 have shocked and divided the nation. Although other former Presidents could have been indicted (click here for more context), the conviction of a former President for sexual assault and the … Continue reading
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Sam Giancana – Master Of The Mob, Murderer Of JFK?
Private VenueForget Al Capone. Capone ran the Chicago Outfit brutally and very publicly for just a couple of years before being sent to prison on income tax charges. Tony Accordo and Paul Rccca ran the Outfit until 1957 when they turned over … Continue reading
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The Rise Of Barack Obama
Private VenueAt the 2004 Democratic National Convention, a then-unknown Illinois state legislator delivered one of the greatest convention speeches in American political history. Overnight, Barack Obama went from being a "skinny guy with a funny name" to being talked about as a … Continue reading
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America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
Private VenueAmerica is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to land a man on the moon. Our research universities are the envy of the world. And in the year 2000, we were confronted by … Continue reading
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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
Private VenueWho could have predicted that an 818-page biography of America's first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate, and show … Continue reading
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1948: America 75 Years Ag0
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesI’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’s top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading
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First Look: One Year To The Election!
ZoomWe are now one year away from Election Day. Every four years, you'll hear people say, "this is one of the most important elections of our lifetime." While every election is certainly consequential, the election of 2024 does feel like … Continue reading