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Events
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1969 History In Perspective
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States1969 In Perspective, 50 Years Ago Welcome to our time machine! In this fascinating new multimedia presentation we will put the wild, unique and absolutely unprecedented year of 1969 in perspective! In 1969, America was in turmoil. With the seemingly … Continue reading
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The Doolittle Raid – Flying Into Greatness
Private VenueThe Doolittle Raid: America Fights Back After the deadly surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the USA wanted. Pres. Roosevelt knew that it would inevitably be a long war when we took on the forces of the Japanese Army and Navy. … Continue reading
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Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American (Part 1)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIke – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Very few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. He did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces … Continue reading
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Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading
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Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity
Private VenueThe Battle Of Trenton The iconic image of George Washington's little boat crossing the Delaware River is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats … Continue reading
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Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
Private VenueWhen Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said, "To err is Truman!" A half century later, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading
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Fred Astaire – A Life in Film
Private VenueFred Astaire is rightfully considered by many critics to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. Although the name of Fred Astaire is inevitably remembered alongside that of the underrated and glamorous singer/dancer Ginger Rogers, his career was … Continue reading
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Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American (Part 2)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIke – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Very few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. He did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces … Continue reading
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The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
Private VenueThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Each ran for President and lost. And each was an outstanding man who might well have made a great President. In … Continue reading
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Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He … Continue reading