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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
Private VenueWho Killed JFK? I'll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, 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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George Gershwin
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIn a very short career, George Gershwin changed American music forever. He was one of the most beloved composers of music for Broadway. his songs and shows continue to be revived on the New York stage and in theaters around … Continue reading
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Henry Fonda
ZoomHenry Fonda was one of the greatest movie actors of all time! In a career that spanned over 50 years, he appeared on Broadway 16 times and made over 100 movie and TV appearances. And so many of his films … Continue reading
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Audrey Hepburn
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesAudrey Hepburn was the epitome of grace and charm, kindness and generosity, Audrey Hepburn's movies today are considered among the greatest example of classic Hollywood. In their day, likewise, her movies were wildly popular with both critics and an adoring public. … Continue reading
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Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesSherman's March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman's March To The Sea. After the War, traitors who were inclined to respect Grant and … Continue reading
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Martin Luther King The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Vernon Township Senior Center 16652 North Buffalo Grove Road,, Prairie View, IL, United StatesRosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero December 1, 1955. One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history. Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of busses in Alabama sparked not … Continue reading
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The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Private VenueIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century entrenched … Continue reading
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Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Private VenueJulia Child: Serving America 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 America … 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. From a cinematic standpoint, it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, … Continue reading