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Women's History
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First Ladies – 1860 – 1945
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFirst Ladies - 1860 - 1945 When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the extraordinary women … Continue reading
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First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFirst Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading
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Jane Addams
ZoomJane Addams is widely recognized as one of the most influential and admired women in both Chicago and American history. Her name is synonymous with "Hull House" – one of the groundbreaking and greatest examples of settlement house social work … Continue reading
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Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
ZoomBarbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. … Continue reading
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Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, ILJulia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way … Continue reading
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Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United StatesThe Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. Each year, the Oscars are watched by huge audiences, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact … Continue reading
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Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY, United StatesThe Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. Each year, the Oscars are watched by huge audiences, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact … Continue reading
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Dorothy Kilgallen
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesDorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show, "I've Got a Secret." However, this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission … Continue reading
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Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. Each year, the Oscars are watched by huge audiences, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact … Continue reading
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Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United StatesThe fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure - and rightly so! 99 years old and still witty, working, and happy, Betty white it's a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty, working, and happy, Betty … Continue reading