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SUMMARY:Thomas Edison Bright Ideas - A Multimedia Biography
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Edison Bright Ideas\nThomas Edison (1847 – 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time.  Edison was certainly that!  Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. Instead\, he concentrated on practical discoveries such as the light bulb\, motion picture cameras\, sound recording\, and voting machines.  Thomas Edison’s bright ideas transformed the world!  His inventions changed the lives of all Americans and ushered in a period of explosive economic growth as technology created new jobs\, opportunities and investments. \nBut as you will discover in this fascinating multimedia biography\, Thomas Edison was also a pioneering and visionary businessman\, a philosopher\, and a mentor.  He also had some forward-thinking – and wrongheaded – views of society. We will explore the roots of his personality. You’ll see how his personal struggles with learning disabilities and hearing loss make his accomplishments all the more remarkable. \nWe will look at his unique family dynamic\, the early manifestations of his genius\, the controversies surrounding his patents\, and some of his offbeat and dubious beliefs. \nTHIS ZOOM EVENT IS FREE — It starts at 6 pm Central Time and 7 pm Eastern Time! — CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/thomas-edison-bright-ideas-3/
LOCATION:Upper Saddle River Library\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:American History,Economic History
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SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant\, please click here.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2022-11/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant\, please click here.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2021-21/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T153000
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SUMMARY:The History Of Presidential Impeachment
DESCRIPTION:James Madison and the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned about what would\nhappen if a president lost his moral bearing and committed crimes while serving as chief executive of the land. Their concern led them to include impeachment in the Constitution as a necessary remedy for Congress to remove a corrupt president. The history of presidential impeachment is fascinating and instructive. In this multimedia presentation\, we will look at each of the four presidential impeachments. In this multimedia presentation\, we will look at each of the four presidential impeachments that went to trial. \nFirst\, we will look at why first we will look at why the 1868 Republican House Of Representatives impeached Democrat Andrew Johnson for willfully and blatantly violating a law\, the hotly contested Tenure of Office Act. \nNext\, we will examine why the 1998 Republican House Of Representatives impeached Democratic President Bill Clinton for lying under oath tour grand jury after a sex scandal. \nFinally\, we will look at the two impeachment trials of Donald Trump. As the only President to be impeached a second time (no one else came close)\, we learned about impeachment during his two trials will have significant ramifications for the future. \n\nThe first\, a mostly partisan matter\, centered on alleged corruption in the Presidents dealing with a foreign power to win an election. Although impeached by a Democratic House Of Representatives\, Trump became the first President ever to have a member of his party vote for his conviction\, The second impeachment of Pres. Trump was the most bipartisan in history. The second impeachment of Pres. Trump was the most bipartisan in history. It’s stemmed from his actions when. It’s derived from his actions when domestic terrorists invaded the capital building in Washington\, DC. \nYou won’t want to miss this IN PERSON multimedia presentation! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-history-of-presidential-impeachment-3/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:Political History
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SUMMARY:Jack Ruby - Hothead\, Hitman or Patriot?
DESCRIPTION:Jack Ruby – Hothead\, Hitman\, or Patriot?\nHere is what we know for sure.  Jack Ruby was an erratic\, violent man who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald. \n \nThe most hotly debated question related to this infamous crime is WHY Jack Ruby chose to murder Lee Harvey Oswald.  Some conspiracy theorists focus on Ruby’s ties to Chicago’s organized crime Outfit and claim that he shot Oswald on orders from the Mafia in order to protect the Mob leaders who ordered JFK’s assassination.  Other theorists jump on his ties to the Dallas Police and say he was a hitman working for THEM! (The statements would seem contradictory unless you assume that the Mafia and the Dallas Police conspired to murder Oswald!) \nThis very unique\, in-depth multi-media presentation explores Jack Ruby’s dark past\, his countless acts of spontaneous violence\, and his twisted relationships with women\, colleagues\, employers\, and mobsters.  We will look at all of the major theories that attempt to explain Jack Ruby’s strange behavior. Using the documented details from his odd life and his painful death\, we will eventually see which theory best explains Jack Ruby’s decision to murder Lee Harvey Oswald. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jack-ruby/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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SUMMARY:Nellie Bly
DESCRIPTION:Nellie Bly was the of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! \nShe began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success in journalism\, Nelly Bly broke every mold and every expectation as to what a woman could do in the ‘man’s world’ of newspaper reporting Smart\, fearless\, and determined\, Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh\, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh\, drawing the ire of the richest people in the city. She then served as her newspaper\,s foreign correspondent in Mexico before being run out of the country for exposing governmental corruption. This dangerous assignment made the petite Ms. Bly the first woman ever to be an accredited foreign correspondent for an American newspaper! \nWanting greater challenges and rejecting the stereotypical notion that female reporters should cover “women’s stories\,” Nelly Bly moved to New York City. In her first assignment\, for Joseph Pulitzer\, she risked her life going undercover in a “mental asylum” in New York. For 10 harrowing days\, she was locked in an asylum where she was starved\, tortured\, and unable to secure her own release. Her bombshell reporting caused the New York City asylum to be shut down\, and New York agreed to major reforms in the way they treated people with mental health issues. \nToday\, Nelly Bly is probably best remembered for being the first person ever to travel around the world in less than 80 days. If you are impressed with her accomplishments\, let me add that she did all of this before she was 25 years old! \nREGISTRATION \nWhen: Oct 12\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtc-mvpjMvHN3CsuxqxaPKYqIWRjDcbRkJ \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! (Currently\, less than half of my attendees pay.) \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Bly AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – I am not able to take Zelle at this time. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/nellie-bly/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Psychology,Women's History
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SUMMARY:The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
DESCRIPTION:The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges\nYou may be asking yourself: “So who is this guy\, and why have I never heard of him?” My response is: “Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know but whose movies are unforgettable!” \nThat is exactly the challenge I gave to screenwriter Jarett Miller. Jarett\, 26\, is a frequent guest when I speak about movies. In addition to being a screenwriter who has worked on major projects like “Wonder Woman\,” “It\,” and “The Umbrella Academy\,” among others\, Jarett has an advanced degree in film and a passion for great storytelling. For this unique two-part series\, I challenged Jarett to watch some of the great Preston Sturges movies. Our course description matches what I told him! I do hope you will sign up! \nIn a span of just seven years\, Preston Sturges had an unparalleled run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time.    \nThe films of Preston Sturges are absolutely unique\, unforgettable\, and utterly brilliant. However\, although his Hollywood career lasted over 35 years\, the movies Preston Sturges wrote and directed between 1938-1945 alone were enough to cement his reputation as one of the most influential directors and respected screenwriters of all time.  After becoming the first screenwriter of the talking movie era to direct his own films\,  Preston Sturges created a unique body of work that still delights and challenges and amuses audiences 80 years later. Furthermore\, his personal life was as unexpected\, unique\, and memorable as his movies! \nJoin Jarett and me as we explore the movies written and directed by one of the great filmmakers: Preston Sturges! We will explore his films in chronological order. Join us for both parts of this great two-week program. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-great-filmmakers-preston-sturges-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T201500
DTSTAMP:20210928T000519Z
CREATED:20210318T154950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T000519Z
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SUMMARY:Nellie Bly
DESCRIPTION:Nellie Bly was the of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! \nShe began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success in journalism\, Nelly Bly broke every mold and every expectation as to what a woman could do in the ‘man’s world’ of newspaper reporting Smart\, fearless\, and determined\, Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh\, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh\, drawing the ire of the richest people in the city. She then served as her newspaper\,s foreign correspondent in Mexico before being run out of the country for exposing governmental corruption. This dangerous assignment made the petite Ms. Bly the first woman ever to be an accredited foreign correspondent for an American newspaper! \nWanting greater challenges and rejecting the stereotypical notion that female reporters should cover “women’s stories\,” Nelly Bly moved to New York City. In her first assignment\, for Joseph Pulitzer\, she risked her life going undercover in a “mental asylum” in New York. For 10 harrowing days\, she was locked in an asylum where she was starved\, tortured\, and unable to secure her own release. Her bombshell reporting caused the New York City asylum to be shut down\, and New York agreed to major reforms in the way they treated people with mental health issues. \nToday\, Nelly Bly is probably best remembered for being the first person ever to travel around the world in less than 80 days. If you are impressed with her accomplishments\, let me add that she did all of this before she was 25 years old! \nREGISTRATION \nWhen: Oct 12\, 2021 06:45 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudOygrjsoHtMuLMbrG1xQEKhLNsglcMzZ \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! (Currently\, less than half of my attendees pay.) \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Bly PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – I am not able to take Zelle at this time. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nTHE START TIME IS 6:45 PM!!!! WE WILL END AT 8:15!!!!! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/nellie-bly-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Psychology,Women's History
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SUMMARY:The Life Of Harriet Tubman
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS LIVE IN-PERSON AND AVAILABLE ON ZOOM!  CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION/ZOOM INFO \nThe life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism\, sacrifice\, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the underground railroad. They remember that she led many enslaved people to freedom. But like Rosa Parks or Paul Revere\, she’s remembered more as a symbolic figure than as a real-life person whose life was dramatic before and after her daring rescues behind enemy lines. \nIn this fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation\, you will meet the woman behind the legend. The life of Harriet Tubman includes being a spy\, a nurse\, an advocate for women’s suffrage\, and the distinction of being the first American woman ever to lead regular army troops into combat! I love this presentation and I think you will as well!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-life-of-harriet-tubman-2-2/
LOCATION:McHenry College\, 8900 U.S. Highway 14\, Crystal Lake\, 60012
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T153000
DTSTAMP:20210916T144531Z
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SUMMARY:TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
DESCRIPTION:TV in the 1960s\nThe 1960s were definitely one of TV’s oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show was vanquished by the old-time sensibilities of an old-fashioned Western. \nAll you really need to know about the diverse nature of TV in the 1960s is found in the answer to the question: “What show finally was able to compete with Bonanza in the ratings?” The answer was a liberal\, modern\, and very controversial challenger: The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. This bastion of the hip\, cutting edge liberal comedy gave young viewers quite a stark alternative to the Ponderosa! (Trivia! Bonanza\, like Dragnet\, had their stars wear the exact same clothes every week. It saved money on costumes and allowed the producers to reuse old shots from previous episodes! \nSo the 1960s were the era of Gunsmoke and Wagon Train\, Gilligan’s Island and The Beverly Hillbillies and Laugh-In and The Smothers Brothers! We will talk about how TV grew and changed as viewers who had enjoyed Combat began tuning in to Hogan’s Heroes. You won’t want to miss this fast-paced multimedia presentation! \nIN THE COMMENTS BELOW – LIST YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW OF THE 1960s! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1960s-tv-4/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T193000
DTSTAMP:20210928T001924Z
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SUMMARY:Dorothy Kilgallen
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show “I’ve Got a Secret.”  \nHowever\,  this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission became enormously important and highly controversial as Americans began to question the conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin of Pres. Kennedy! \nDorothy Kilgallen was the first woman in America ever to be a full-time murder reporter. She broke numerous major scoops and often made national headlines with her fearless coverage of criminal trials. \nWhen Dorothy Kilgallen learned that a male newspaper reporter would try to break the record for the fastest trip around the world\, Dorothy Kilgallen decided to challenge him to a race. The world became fixated on the “modern-day Nellie Bly.” Her exploits not only made Kilgallen famous but were even fictionalized in a  major Hollywood movie!  \nThis fame led her to New York and a position as both a serious reporter and a catty gossip columnist covering Broadway. Her unique career led her into a major feud with Frank Sinatra\, put her in a position to break open the Notorious and controversial Sam Shepard murder case\, and to leak the story of Marilyn Monroe’s affair with Pres. John F. Kennedy. \nLong before America met her as a game show panelist\, Dorothy Kilgallen became the first mainstream newspaper Porter in the country to question the Warren Commission. She endlessly attacked them\, always hinting that she knew more than she was saying at the moment. When she died under very mysterious circumstances\, many people concluded that she was murdered to shut her up about what she knew about the assassination of JFK. \nI PROMISE that you will find surprises around every corner as Dorothy Kilgallen’s life is revealed. Throughout this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will learn the unexpected\, unparalleled\, and definitely unique story of the life and death of the amazing Dorothy Kilgallen. \nRegistration and the program are completely free! 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/dorothy-kilgallen-3/
LOCATION:Suffern Free Library\, 210 Lafayette Ave\, Suffern\, NY\, 10901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T130000
DTSTAMP:20210927T195613Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T195613Z
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SUMMARY:Ernie Pyle - The Voice Of G.I. Joe
DESCRIPTION:Ernie 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 this role\, Ernie Pyle became legendary. \nA number of brilliant journalists covered the Second World War. Edward R. Murrow broadcast brilliantly from the rooftops of London\, William L. Shirer personally witnessed the entry of Hitler into Austria\, and Walter Cronkite tirelessly covered the War for the United Press. Each filed memorable reports that helped Americans better understand the War. \nMeanwhile\, Ernie Pyle carved out an unforgettable niche for himself. Instead of covering the “big picture” of the War\, Pyle traveled alongside the infantry. He became what we today would call an embedded journalist. Marching alongside the average G.I. Joe – a term he helped popularize – Ernie Pyle reported the “little picture.” He recorded the daily gripes and fears and small moments of humor encountered by the foot soldiers marching through Italy and Germany. Millions of Americans read his column every day. His prose was crisp and observant and caring\, and sardonic. \nWhen the War ended in Europe\, Ernie Pyle returned home to New Mexico. Then\, reluctantly\, Pyle agreed to be assigned to join the forces preparing to invade Japan. He was exhausted\, his personal life was in shambles\, and he had a fearful premonition that he would die there. \nOn a small island near Okinawa\, Ernie Pyle was killed by a single shot from a  sniper. The grief felt by his millions of readers and the entire Army was all but immeasurable. Tributes flowed from the President\, from the American military leaders\, and journalists around the world. \nPerhaps the simple plaque erected by the soldiers who had marched alongside him would have been his favorite memorial. It read: \n  \nAt this spot  \nThe 77th Infantry Division  \nLost a buddy.  \nERNIE PYLE.  \n18 April 1945 \nTo this day\, Ernie Pyle’s unique life\, unforgettable writing\, and tragic death place him in the pantheon of America’sgreat correspondents. The School Of Journalism at Indiana University is named for Ernie Pyle\, and a number of books and a movie have helped keep his memory alive. Even Snoopy would regularly hoist a can of K-Rations on the anniversary of Ernie Pyle’s death on the island of Okinawa. \nPlease join me for a unique and powerful multimedia presentation! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! (Currently\, less than half of my attendees pay.) \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Ernie PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – I am not able to take Zelle at this time. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nWhen: Oct 26\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdOytpj4iHN1sJ3M_Y1Bd2lbbraTP5YI \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ernie-pyle-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T201500
DTSTAMP:20211025T174826Z
CREATED:20180510T005405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T174826Z
UID:10532-1635273900-1635279300@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Ernie Pyle - The Voice Of G.I. Joe
DESCRIPTION:THE START TIME IS 6:45 PM!!!! WE WILL END AT 8:15!!!!! \nErnie Pyle was one of the greatest journalists 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 this role\, Ernie Pyle became legendary. \nA number of brilliant journalists covered the Second World War. Edward R. Murrow broadcast brilliantly from the rooftops of London\, William L. Shirer personally witnessed the entry of Hitler into Austria\, and Walter Cronkite tirelessly covered the War for the United Press. Each filed memorable reports that helped Americans better understand the War. \nMeanwhile\, Ernie Pyle carved out an unforgettable niche for himself. Instead of covering the “big picture” of the War\, Pyle traveled alongside the infantry. He became what we today would call an embedded journalist. Marching alongside the average G.I. Joe – a term he helped popularize – Ernie Pyle reported the “little picture.” He recorded the daily gripes and fears and small moments of humor encountered by the foot soldiers marching through Italy and then Germany. Millions of Americans read his column every day. His prose was crisp and observant and caring\, and sardonic. \nWhen the War ended in Europe\, Ernie Pyle returned home to New Mexico. Then\, reluctantly\, Pyle to join the forces preparing to invade Japan. He was exhausted\, his personal life was in shambles\, and he had a fearful premonition that he would die there. \nOn Okinawa\, Ernie Pyle was killed by a sniper. The grief felt by his millions of readers and the entire Army was all but immeasurable. Tributes flowed from the President\, from the American military leaders\, and journalists around the world. \nPerhaps the simple plaque erected by the soldiers who had marched alongside him would have been his favorite memorial. It read: \n  \nAt this spot  \nThe 77th Infantry Division  \nLost a buddy.  \nERNIE PYLE.  \n18 April 1945 \nTo this day\, Ernie Pyle’s unique life\, unforgettable writing\, and tragic death place him in the pantheon of America’sgreat correspondents. The School Of Journalism at Indiana University is named for Ernie Pyle\, and a number of books and a movie have helped keep his memory alive. Even Snoopy would regularly hoist a can of K-Rations on the anniversary of Ernie Pyle’s death on the island of Okinawa. \nPlease join me for a unique and powerful multimedia presentation! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! (Currently\, less than half of my attendees pay.) \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Ernie PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – I am not able to take Zelle at this time. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nWhen: Oct 26\, 2021\, 06:45 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIode2gpzkvEtTnlIA0EYs47OavfMAzng2n \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the \nTHE START TIME IS 6:45 PM!!!! WE WILL END AT 8:15!!!!!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ernie-pyle-4-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T203000
DTSTAMP:20211025T180121Z
CREATED:20210428T175159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T180121Z
UID:10564-1635361200-1635366600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Life Of Harriet Tubman
DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM IS BEING REPEATED FOR FREE! IT IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON ZOOM. \nCLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION/ZOOM INFO\, YOU MUST REGISTER\, AS SPACE IS LIMITED! \nThe life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism\, sacrifice\, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the underground railroad. They remember that she led many enslaved people to freedom. But like Rosa Parks or Paul Revere\, she’s remembered more as a symbolic figure than as a real-life person whose life was dramatic before and after her daring rescues behind enemy lines. \nIn this fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation\, you will meet the woman behind the legend. The life of Harriet Tubman includes being a spy\, a nurse\, an advocate for women’s suffrage\, and the distinction of being the first American woman ever to lead regular army troops into combat! I love this presentation and I think you will as well!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harriet-tubman/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211101T103000
DTSTAMP:20210829T185956Z
CREATED:20170126T180731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210829T185956Z
UID:10469-1635757200-1635762600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
DESCRIPTION:TV in the 1960s\nThe 1960s were definitely one of TV’s oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show was vanquished by the old-time sensibilities of an old-fashioned Western. \nAll you really need to know about the diverse nature of TV in the 1960s is found in the answer to the question: “What show finally was able to compete with Bonanza in the ratings?” The answer was a liberal\, modern\, and very controversial challenger: The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. This bastion of the hip\, cutting edge liberal comedy gave young viewers quite a stark alternative to the Ponderosa! (Trivia! Bonanza\, like Dragnet\, had their stars wear the exact same clothes every week. It saved money on costumes and allowed the producers to reuse old shots from previous episodes! \nSo the 1960s were the era of Gunsmoke and Wagon Train\, Gilligan’s Island and The Beverly Hillbillies and Laugh-In and The Smothers Brothers! We will talk about how TV grew and changed as viewers who had enjoyed Combat began tuning in to Hogan’s Heroes. You won’t want to miss this fast-paced multimedia presentation! \nIN THE COMMENTS BELOW – LIST YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW OF THE 1960s! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1960s-tv-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T140000
DTSTAMP:20211101T134444Z
CREATED:20210908T174155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T134444Z
UID:10572-1635856200-1635861600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Bob Newhart
DESCRIPTION:Bob Newhart turned 92 on September 5\, 2021. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. \nTwo of his sitcoms became iconic and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. His standup routine influenced a generation of comics. In fact\, his Abraham Lincoln Talks To A Public Relations Man” bit was so influential that it became a major plot point on the hit TV show “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” And in the early 1960s\, his comedy albums set sales records the redefine the medium \nSo how did a soft-spoken\, mild-mannered\, somewhat nerdy accountant from Chicago become one of the most beloved stars in American history? You won’t want to miss this fascinating and insightful multimedia appreciation of the great Bob Newhart! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/bob-newhart-3/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211103T203000
DTSTAMP:20211101T134709Z
CREATED:20140318T142112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T134709Z
UID:10558-1635966000-1635971400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero
DESCRIPTION:George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero\nHe was a soldier who won the Nobel Peace Prize. A man of such great humility that he refused to say yes when he was offered the job he most wanted. His leadership and vision were crucial to American victories in World War I and his guidance and wisdom was absolutely essential the United States winning the Second World War. After the war\, his amazing managerial skill and deep compassionate instinct helped to save the lives of millions of Europeans and build long-lasting alliances that would help make the world safer for America. Although he lacked panache of Douglas MacArthur or George Patton and was not a visible symbol of the USA like Eisenhower\,  George C Marshall – the most underrated American hero – was indispensable to Pres. Roosevelt and the world. \nWhile his record is not perfect\, his leadership of the American military during World War II and his brilliant rescue of Europe (“The Marshall Plan”) were successful beyond belief.  Each had long ranging impacts on the future.  Marshall was a man of great integrity.  His gift of clarity and his decisiveness helped shape a better world for Americans.  His integrity impressed Presidents.  His compassion saved millions from starvation  Harry Truman saw him as the greatest American.  Churchill agreed.  And history recognizes this soldier/statesman as one of the most important – if underrated – men of American history.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/george-c-marshall-underrated-american-hero-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T113000
DTSTAMP:20211101T135333Z
CREATED:20170203T151028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T135333Z
UID:10577-1636106400-1636111800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:TV In The 1970s
DESCRIPTION:TV IN THE 1970s \nWhat was television like in the 1970s? \nIt was the decade of Roots and the decade of The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley\, The Fonz\, Mork and Mindy\, WKRP\, Three’s Company\, and both The Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family.  \nDramas became very formulaic and for the most part fairly bland. But Norman Lear created All in the Family a groundbreaking comedy that led to a national debate about racism\, conservatism\, homophobia\, abortion\, mental illness\, and almost every important social issue of the time. And they did so in a way that was so funny that the show was the top-ranked show on television for a record five consecutive years. As Archie Bunker became the voice of  Richard Nixon’s “Silent Majority” other topical comedies such as Chico and the Man\, The Jeffersons\, Sanford and Son\, Maude\, and Good Times began to change the face of what television situation comedies would look like. \nPerhaps no one changed the role of women on television more than Mary Tyler Moore.  Her program broke ground with a monumentally popular view of a single working woman in a professional career.   \nFinally\, M*A*S*H   captivated America with his unique and unforgettable combination of drama\, comedy\, politics\, and personality set against the backdrop of the Korean War but really opening a discussion about what had happened in Vietnam. \n  \nThis fast-moving multimedia presentation is more than just nostalgic. It’s also an insightful look at what we were watching and why we were watching it at that particular moment in time. The 1970s were a unique decade and television both reflected and shaped the way we live. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/tv-in-the-1970s-3/
LOCATION:Grand Dominion\,  3561 Melody St\, Mundelein\, 60060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T153000
DTSTAMP:20211101T134947Z
CREATED:20181114T152431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T134947Z
UID:10575-1636120800-1636126200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:South Pacific - A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
DESCRIPTION:South Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s masterpiece combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II with an unforgettable score and powerful lyrics. Add in lavish costumes\, a beautiful set\, and fabulous staging\, and something unforgettable evolves right in front of the audience’s eyes. This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will help you more fully appreciate this work of genius. \nHowever\, South Pacific is more than just an outstanding musical. The story is powerful as it launches a broadside against racism in America. Like Hamilton\, this is a work of genius that transcends musical theater expectations and attempts to influence the country’s political discussion. South Pacific is romantic\, suspenseful\, and often very funny. At its core\, this was a personal statement against racism and prejudice by its extraordinary creators. Click here to read why this story was personal for Oscar Hammerstein II. Two different characters\, both white Americans\, realize that their love for non-white Asian people dooms any chance of returning to a bigoted America in the 1940s. Beloved by critics and the audience\, the show was nonetheless divisive and controversial with some conservatives! This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will reveal its authors’ motivations and intent. \nThis multimedia presentation traces South Pacific’s backstory\, beginning with author John O’Hara’s wartime experiences and brilliant book of short stories that became the basis for the musical. \nWe will look at excerpts from the stage musical and film versions to explore the history and impact of a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of the Broadway stage. Come for the music and stay for the amazing story! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/south-pacific-5-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T130000
DTSTAMP:20211103T001555Z
CREATED:20211102T232004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T001555Z
UID:10580-1636457400-1636462800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Lincoln's Greatest Speeches
DESCRIPTION:This brand new presentation will introduce you to the greatest speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II\, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil War. Although many people throughout the Union opposed him\, President Abraham Lincoln never stopped trying to bring about national consensus\, conciliation\, and cooperation. \nYou are probably very familiar with the Gettysburg address. And you may remember that President Lincoln famously called on the nation to deal with defeated traitors\, “With malice towards none and charity towards all..” but in this insightful history presentation\, we will go pull out the surface. We will look at how Lincoln used language to make sure his positions were clearly understood\, that people felt empowered\, and with the hope that he could heal a broken nation.  \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!185  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Abe AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please indicate it is for “Abe AM.” \n√  Zelle – I cannot take Zelle right now. I hope to have it up and running again shortly. If that’s the only way you can pay\, don’t worry. Just attend. Your presence is the most important thing. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nWhen: Nov 9\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcuypqjkpHty_-0W8LNaHbn_vWIDM-bAO \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/lincolns-greatest-speeches/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T200000
DTSTAMP:20211103T001324Z
CREATED:20211102T232004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T001324Z
UID:10587-1636482600-1636488000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Lincoln's Greatest Speeches
DESCRIPTION:This brand new presentation will introduce you to the greatest speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II\, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil War. Although many people throughout the Union opposed him\, President Abraham Lincoln never stopped trying to bring about national consensus\, conciliation\, and cooperation. \nYou are probably very familiar with the Gettysburg address. And you may remember that President Lincoln famously called on the nation to deal with defeated traitors\, “With malice towards none and charity towards all..” but in this insightful history presentation\, we will go pull out the surface. We will look at how Lincoln used language to make sure his positions were clearly understood\, that people felt empowered\, and with the hope that he could heal a broken nation.  \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Abe PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please indicate it is for “Abe PM.” \n√  Zelle – I cannot take Zelle right now. I hope to have it up and running again shortly. If that’s the only way you can pay\, don’t worry. Just attend. Your presence is the most important thing. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: \nNov 9\, 2021\, 06:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUucOqrqDkrG9zEmuo6iV1uNCfi51NXHr8k \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/lincolns-greatest-speeches-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T153000
DTSTAMP:20210825T174755Z
CREATED:20210825T174755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T174755Z
UID:10438-1636639200-1636644600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Gregory Peck
DESCRIPTION:If your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting\, honest\, compassionate\, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog\, you’d be very close to the truth!  While far from being a perfect man\, Gregory Peck was a good man who was deeply admired within the industry and beloved by fans. When President Nixon put the liberal Democrat Gregory Peck and his so-called “enemies list\,” Peck Ward as a badge of honor. Peck was also given a true badge of honor when President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. \nAs we talk about the films of Gregory Peck\, of course\, your mind will leap to his iconic portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” However\, Park made almost 60 films beginning in 1944 with “Days Of Glory” and concluding in 1991 with the fabulous “Other Peoples Money.” Among his great classics are “Roman Holiday\,” “The Guns of Navarone\,” “Spellbound\,” “Moby Dick\,” and Gentleman’s AGreement.” \nYou may be surprised to find that Gregory Peck was also a very committed liberal activist. He stood in favor of the Civil Rights Movement and stood against Joe McCarthy\, the war in Vietnam\, and raised money to defeat segregationist candidates in major political races. His life makes for a fascinating multimedia presentation that you will not want to miss!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gregory-peck/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T143000
DTSTAMP:20211122T200150Z
CREATED:20211122T195444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T200150Z
UID:10669-1637240400-1637245800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Natalie Wood
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Wood was one of the most popular and glamorous actresses of the 1950s and 60s. She starred in numerous classic films including\, “Miracle on 34th St.” “Rebel Without a Cause\,” “West Side Story\,” “Gypsy\,” “Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice\,” “Splendor in the Grass\,” “Sex and the Single Girl\,” & “The Great Race.” Her stunning looks\, popular performances\, and her marriages and romances made her a staple on magazine covers for 20 years. \nShe’s one of the few performers to have a significant career as a child\, teenager\, and adult. Although critics were often less than impressed by her acting ability\, she set a record by becoming only the second actress to receive three Academy Awards before she turned 25 years old! (Jennifer Lawrence and Sairose Ronan have since bested that record.) \nWhen Natalie Wood was only 43\, a mother of two\, with a great career in films and television potentially still ahead\, she died under mysterious – possibly criminal – circumstances in the Pacific Ocean. \nThis fascinating multimedia public speaking presentation will explore her troubled life\, fabulous career\, and the mysterious death of Natalie Wood.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/natalie-wood-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T130000
DTSTAMP:20211103T232836Z
CREATED:20140814T140147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T232836Z
UID:10591-1637667000-1637672400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Thinking Like Lincoln (AM)
DESCRIPTION:LAST PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC: September 27\, 2018 \nLearn to think like Lincoln!  \nAbraham Lincoln was one of the most unique\, creative\, and imaginative men ever to be president. His unique and unorthodox method of thinking\, interacting and relating not only allowed him to be our greatest president\, but it can inspire individuals\, groups\, and organizations to think differently\, work better\, and achieve great results.  \nIn this nationally acclaimed presentation that combines history and motivation\, I show how Lincoln’s “out-of-the-box thinking” led him from the depth of obscurity to the height of national importance. What would you get out of the presentation? Perhaps it will be a greater understanding of our greatest President. You may also discover ideas that will lead you to greater happiness\, effectiveness in work\, communication\, or personal interactions. I have offered this presentation around the country and it always draws a great response!\n \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Think AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Think AM’ \n√  Zelle – I cannot take Zelle at this time. I hope to have it back up and running soon. If that’s the only way you’re comfortable paying\, don’t worry about it. Just attend. Your presence is the most important thing. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Nov 23\, 2021 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcofuysrjotG9RUtCj9sgDm-vfV772u_I0g \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/thinking-like-lincoln-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Motivational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20211103T231958Z
CREATED:20140814T140147Z
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UID:10589-1637692200-1637697600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Thinking Like Lincoln (PM)
DESCRIPTION:LAST PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC: September 27\, 2018 \nLearn to think like Lincoln!  \nAbraham Lincoln was one of the most unique\, creative\, and imaginative men ever to be president. His unique and unorthodox method of thinking\, interacting and relating not only allowed him to be our greatest president\, but it can inspire individuals\, groups\, and organizations to think differently\, work better\, and achieve great results.  \nIn this nationally acclaimed presentation of the combined history and motivation\, I show how Lincoln’s “out-of-the-box thinking” led him from the depth of obscurity to the height of national importance. What would you get out of the presentation? Perhaps it will be a greater understanding of our greatest President. You may also discover ideas that will lead you to greater happiness\, effectiveness in work\, communication\, or personal interactions. I have offered this presentation around the country and it always draws a great response!\n \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Think PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Think PM’ \n√  Zelle – I cannot take Zelle at this time. I hope to have it back up and running soon. If that’s the only way you’re comfortable paying\, don’t worry about it. Just attend. Your presence is the most important thing. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Nov 23\, 2021\, 6:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcofuysrjotG9RUtCj9sgDm-vfV772u_I0g \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/thinking-like-lincoln-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Motivational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T143000
DTSTAMP:20211211T004051Z
CREATED:20211211T004051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T004051Z
UID:10714-1638450000-1638455400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:M*A*S*H
DESCRIPTION:M*A*S*H is one of the most important\, influential\, and intriguing television series of all time. \nM*A*S*H was set during the Korean War.\, However\, the creators of M*A*S*H intended to make a statement about the ongoing war in Vietnam and war in general. When it finally left the air after 11\, M*A*S*H had won a slew of Emmys\, numerous other awards and was recognized already as one of the classic television series ever broadcast. \nThis is not a nostalgia program. Although we will watch some fabulous multimedia clips from the show\, our focus will be on how the show was created\, how M*A*S*H evolved\, and how the series influenced television and society.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mash/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T100000
DTSTAMP:20211222T153807Z
CREATED:20191002T155308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T153807Z
UID:10765-1638781200-1638784800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Carl Reiner
DESCRIPTION:Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear in – or write for – or direct an episode of TV! \nAt 97\, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter – and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a fast\, funny\, and fascinating look at one of America’s classic comic treasures\, Mr. Carl Reiner \nCarl Reiner first exploded into the American consciousness as the straight man on the immortal Sid Caesar’s great TV shows. \nWorking alongside writing legends including Mel Brooks\, Woody Allen\, Neil Simon\, Selma Diamond\, and Larry Gelbart\, Carl Reiner became one of the volatile Caesar’s favorite co-stars and most trusted writers. \nTheir classic “Professor” sketches are still hilarious sixty-five years after they first aired. And his lifelong friendship and collaboration with Mel Brooks began as a result! \nAfter the Sid Caesar shows ended\, Carl Reiner created The DIck Van Dyke Show. This program would prove to be one of the most influential\, funniest\, and most transformative situation comedies of all time.  \nAfter Reiner and Van Dyke ended the show at the height of its popularity\, the brilliant writer/producer/director began working in feature films.  \nCarl Reiner created the cult classics “Where’s Poppa” and “Oh\, God” before embarking on a brilliant partnership with Steve Martin. The Reiner/Martin films include some of the best comedies of Steve Martin’s career\, including “The Jerk\,” “All Of Me\,” and “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid. \nWe’ll enjoy clips and stories from all of this – and\, of course – the brilliant “2\,000 Year Old Man” routines with Mel Brooks. Don’t miss this great presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carl-reiner-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T143000
DTSTAMP:20211211T000554Z
CREATED:20210825T174755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T000554Z
UID:10698-1638968400-1638973800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Gregory Peck
DESCRIPTION:If your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting\, honest\, compassionate\, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog\, you’d be very close to the truth!  While far from being a perfect man\, Gregory Peck was a good man who was deeply admired within the industry and beloved by fans. When President Nixon put the liberal Democrat Gregory Peck and his so-called “enemies list\,” Peck Ward as a badge of honor. Peck was also given a true badge of honor when President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. \nAs we talk about the films of Gregory Peck\, of course\, your mind will leap to his iconic portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” However\, Park made almost 60 films beginning in 1944 with “Days Of Glory” and concluding in 1991 with the fabulous “Other Peoples Money.” Among his great classics are “Roman Holiday\,” “The Guns of Navarone\,” “Spellbound\,” “Moby Dick\,” and Gentleman’s AGreement.” \nYou may be surprised to find that Gregory Peck was also a very committed liberal activist. He stood in favor of the Civil Rights Movement and stood against Joe McCarthy\, the war in Vietnam\, and raised money to defeat segregationist candidates in major political races. His life makes for a fascinating multimedia presentation that you will not want to miss!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gregory-peck-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T130000
DTSTAMP:20211103T011355Z
CREATED:20190103T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T011355Z
UID:10599-1639481400-1639486800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2021 in Review/Predictions for 2022
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: the two zoom presentations on December 14 are the only times I will be offering this online. I will be presenting it in person to a couple of venues where the cost is much higher. \nhis is\, without question\, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year\, this program sold out at every venue – so reserve your seats early! \nIn early December of each year\, I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2021 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2021 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2021 \n√ Important Deaths of 2021 \nAnd then comes the part everyone enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2022! And just to keep me honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2022. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘2022 AM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘2022 AM’ \n√  Zelle – I cannot take Zell at this time. I hope to have it back up and running soon. If that’s the only way you’re comfortable paying\, don’t worry about it. Just attend. Your presence is the most important thing. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: \nDec 14\, 2021 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-yvpzosG9H6AHoFLz9yb2PJ0pkiwLlT \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2021-2022-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T200000
DTSTAMP:20211103T010345Z
CREATED:20190103T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T010345Z
UID:10593-1639506600-1639512000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Looking Back - Looking Ahead - 2021 in Review/Predictions for 2022
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: the two zoom presentations on December 14 are the only times I will be offering this online. I will be presenting it to a couple of venues where the cost is much higher.T \nhis is\, without question\, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year\, this program sold out at every venue – so reserve your seats early! \nIn early December of each year\, I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. I will list: \n√ Top Ten News Stories of 2021 \n√ Top Ten Quotes of 2021 \n√ Top Ten New Words of 2021 \n√ Important Deaths of 2021 \nAnd then comes the part everyone enjoys – I will make ten specific predictions for 2022! And just to keep me honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted for 2022. We will assess how correct – or not – I was!! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘2022 On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘2022’ \n√  Zelle – I cannot take Zell at this time. I hope to have it back up and running soon. If that’s the only way you’re comfortable paying\, don’t worry about it. Just attend. Your presence is the most important thing. \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Dec 14\, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-CvpzgvHtJgYbJM5BhyGLQbddZAI8k1 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2021-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History,Sports History
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