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SUMMARY:The Year In Review - And Predictions For 2023
DESCRIPTION:Updated every year-my most popular program!   \n \nWe will look at the top news stories of the year\, remember the famous people who passed away\, look at the top quotes and new words of the year\, and I will fearlessly make predictions for 2023! \nAnd just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted would happen in 2022! Let’s just say my record was mixed – not as bad as when I predicted Hillary Clinton would be elected president and not as good as when I predicted Joe Biden would win! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-year-in-review-and-predictions-for-2023-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History
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SUMMARY:Edward R. Murrow: The Legend\, The Man\, The Impact
DESCRIPTION:Edward R. Murrow \nMurrow at CBS \nWith a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him\, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: \n“The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad\, and given considerable comfort to our enemies. And whose fault is that? Not really his. He didn’t create this situation of fear; he merely exploited it — and rather successfully. Cassius was right. “The fault\, dear Brutus\, is not in our stars\, but in ourselves.” \nGood night\, and good luck.” \nFrom his riveting broadcasts from the rooftops of London during the Blitz to his unforgettable account of entering the concentration camps to his heroic challenge to Sen. Joseph McCarthy\, Edward R Murrow has long represented excellence in electronic journalism. \nMurrow’s life story is unpredictable and unique; his career was harrowing\, inspiring and deeply influential. Using rare audio and video clips\, amazing anecdotes and fascinating facts\, the life and career of Edward R. Murrow will come to life in this multimedia presentation. Click here to read a bit more about Murrow and his WWII counterpoint\, Ernie Pyle. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/edward-r-murrow-the-legend-the-man-the-impact/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T153000
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SUMMARY:The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
DESCRIPTION:The Many Faces of Danny Kaye\nHe was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby\, Louis Armstrong\, and Beverly Sills. Danny Kaye danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen\, often considered the best technical dancer in the movies. His movies gathered legions of fans. His TV show won awards. But the many faces of Danny Kaye are not limited to his unparalleled career in entertainment. Danny Kaye was also a gourmet chef\, a licensed pilot\, a  baseball team owner\, a devoted gardener\, and\, most importantly\, the first celebrity to become an international spokesman for a charity. \n  \nDanny Kaye’s involvement with UNICEF set the model that countless celebrities would follow. He traveled the world\, again and again\, to draw attention to the plight of children living in harsh circumstances. When UNICEF was awarded the Nobel peace prize\, the organization asked Danny Kaye to accept the award. \nIt’s hard to name another entertainer who could do all the things Danny Kaye could do – nor name an entertainer more committed to charity. \nThe many faces of Danny Kaye also involve a darker side. Despite the fact that he seemed affable\, Danny Kaye was a complex man\, not always easy to love or understand. In this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, filled with fabulous film clips\, you will get to know the many faces of Danny Kaye.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-many-faces-of-danny-kaye/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T143000
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SUMMARY:LBJ - A Biography
DESCRIPTION:One of my favorite programs! \nA one-man show – the life of LBJ! \nNo multimedia for this one – just a master storyteller bringing to life one of the most controversial\, complex\, contradictory\, colorful\, and charismatic men ever to serve as President of the USA! From his boyhood in the Hill Country of Texas to the heights of power in Washington\, DC\, the story of LBJ is endlessly surprising\, often amusing\, and always fascinating! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/lbj-a-biography-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20221225T193547Z
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SUMMARY:TV History Of The West Wing (AM)
DESCRIPTION:The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. \nLIVE ON ZOOM \nThe brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our country and are genuinely idealistic about making life better. Patriotism is seen as an admirable quality. \nUsing interviews\, documentary research\, and numerous video clips\, I’ll document why and how The West Wing transformed TV and transfixed the audience! \nDATE: Jan 10\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdeuvqzsoG9w-RXf0UtetET_EJ5DRAn2s \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 ‘WEST 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 ‘WES AMT’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for WEST AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/tv-history-of-the-west-wing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:TV History Of The West Wing (PM)
DESCRIPTION:The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. \nLIVE ON ZOOM \nThe brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our country and are genuinely idealistic about making life better. Patriotism is seen as an admirable quality. \nUsing interviews\, documentary research\, and numerous video clips\, I’ll document why and how The West Wing transformed TV and transfixed the audience! \nDATE: Jan 10\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUldu-hpjspGt1hrrzpublFS8MsCe7XkZuG \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 ‘WEST 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 ‘WEST PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for WEST PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-west-wing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20221227T031040Z
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SUMMARY:The Year In Review - And Predictions For 2023 (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Updated every year-my most popular program!   \n \nWe will look at the top news stories of the year\, remember the famous people who passed away\, look at the top quotes and new words of the year\, and I will fearlessly make predictions for 2023! \nAnd just to keep myself honest\, I will show you exactly what I predicted would happen in 2022! Let’s just say my record was mixed – not as bad as when I predicted Hillary Clinton would be elected president and not as good as when I predicted Joe Biden would win! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-year-in-review-and-predictions-for-2023-pm-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230103T153018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T153018Z
UID:11681-1673445600-1673451000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Gracie Allen – Underappreciated Comic Genius
DESCRIPTION:Gracie Allen is one of the funniest women ever to perform in American theater\, radio\, television\, and film. And yet\, if I asked you to name the greatest comediennes of all time\, you would probably mention names like Lucille Ball\, Carol Burnett\, Tina Fey\, and Mary Tyler Moore\, but you might not remember to include Gracie Allen.  That’s a shame because Gracie Allen deserves immense respect for creating one of the most memorable\, quotable\, and beloved comic characters of all time. \nGracie Allen – Underappreciated Comic Genius\nThis multimedia presentation will highlight the phenomenal career of George Burns and Gracie Allen. We will especially focus on the very talented but often underrated Gracie Allen. \nAmong the highlights will be Gracie Allen’s historical and hysterical run for the Presidency in 1940\, her ability to dance beautifully with stars like Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell\, and her lasting impact on vaudeville\, radio\, and television comedy. \nThis unique\, fast-moving\, and funny multimedia presentation will amuse and entertain you while opening your eyes to why the fabulous Gracie Allen deserves to be remembered as one of the great comediennes of all time! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gracie-allen-underappreciated-comic-genius-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230113T032727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T032750Z
UID:11705-1673614800-1673618400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Motivational Speech - I Love PBJ
DESCRIPTION:I LOVE PBJ: \nFIVE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS \nMy favorite motivational speech! \nI have shared this with companies\, keynotes\, schools and groups across the country – and each time the result has been spectacular. \nHow did a quirky\, idiosyncratic schoolteacher help reopen two cold cases from the civil rights era? I used the ideas contained in this speech! Whether you want more personal success\, a happier private life or both\, I’ll show you an easy but challenging route! \nThe “secret to success” is no secret – we already contain all the knowledge we need to have the lives we want.  In my acclaimed motivational speech\, I demonstrate how to take what you already know and turn it into the realization of your dreams. We are all just a few small adjustments away from making our lives work the way we hope they will!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/motivational-speech-i-love-pbj-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Motivational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230111T001614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T001614Z
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SUMMARY:Harry Belafonte
DESCRIPTION:This has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is certainly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! \nWhen I began my research\, I thought I would be talking about a popular entertainer from the 1950s who introduced calypso music to America. \nAs I dug deeper\, I quickly realized that Harry Belafonte was one of the civil rights movement’s most important and influential leaders. In early  1968\, Johnny Carson turned over the Tonight Show to Harry Belafonte for an entire week! The “sit-in\,” as it was called\, featured Belafonte interviewing guests\, including Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King! \nYou’ll find out that Harry Belafonte was one of Martin Luther King’s closest friends and most trusted advisers\, deeply involved in the civil rights movement at every turn. \nSo whether you prefer my “straight history” presentations or my popular culture presentations\, this one is for you! \nThis makes for a completely unique multimedia presentation. \nWe will watch fabulous clips of Harry Belafonte performing spectacular calypso numbers and hear him criticize Barack Obama for not doing enough to help African-Americans! \nI urge you to sign up for this program. There is no other entertainer or activist who combines the unique characteristics\, charismatic personality\, and thoughtful philosophy of Harry Belafonte! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-belafonte-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20221225T192549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T194115Z
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SUMMARY:Aaron Sorkin On TV (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Sorkin created four fascinating television shows. When we think about Aaron Sorkin on TV\, our minds jump to “The West Wing.” It is rightfully considered one of the most outstanding television programs ever to air. \nIn this fun\, fast\, and fascinating presentation\, we will look at the other three great Aaron Sorkin TV shows. \nChronologically\, the first was Sports Night\, a fictionalized look behind the scenes at the most popular show on an all-sports network. This fantastic show\, loosely based on Keith Olbermann on “Sports Center” on ESPN\, was a critical smash but never found a large audience. You will wonder why after seeing clips of this beautiful show! \nSecond up will be “Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip.” Probably the least popular of the Aaron Sorkin on TV offerings\, this show attempt to look behind the curtain of a fictionalized version of “Saturday Night Live.” \nFinally\, we will examine “The Newsroom.” This\, in all likelihood\, will be Sorkin’s last television series. \nOnce again\, Aaron Sorkin dramatized the behind-the-scenes events at a television network. This time\, his target is a fictionalized CNN. Sorkin tried to write scripts that reflected real-life events happening in real-time! \nEach of these shows was brilliant\, yet frustrating\, but always fascinating! \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 ‘Aaron 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 ‘Aaron.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Aaron AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nZOOM: Jan 17\, 2023\, 11:30 am Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceyuqDMsGNCRXpsSKcwAj4Zam8vsLEVq \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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/aaron-sorkin-on-tv-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20221206T232451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T232703Z
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SUMMARY:Aaron Sorkin On TV
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Sorkin created four fascinating television shows. When we think about Aaron Sorkin on TV\, our minds jump to “The West Wing.” It is rightfully considered one of the most outstanding television programs ever to air. \nWe will look at the other three great Aaron Sorkin TV shows in this fun\, fast\, and fascinating presentation. \nChronologically\, the first was Sports Night\, a fictionalized look behind the scenes at the most popular show on an all-sports network. This fantastic show\, loosely based on Keith Olbermann on “Sports Center” on ESPN\, was a critical smash but never found a large audience. You will wonder why after seeing clips of this beautiful show! \nSecond up will be “Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip.” Probably the least popular of the Aaron Sorkin on TV offerings\, this show attempt to look behind the curtain of a fictionalized version of “Saturday Night Live.” \nFinally\, we will examine “The Newsroom.” This\, in all likelihood\, will be Sorkin’s last television series. \nOnce again\, Aaron Sorkin dramatized the behind-the-scenes events at a television network. This time\, his target is a fictionalized CNN. Sorkin tried to write scripts that reflected real-life events happening in real-time! \nEach of these shows was brilliant\, yet frustrating\, but always fascinating! \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 ‘Aaron’ 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 ‘Aaron.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Aaron) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nZOOM: Jan 17\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-itpjsvEt3L6lPgU8VXKqcOSso-FyLx \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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/aaron-sorkin-on-tv/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230113T032951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T032951Z
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SUMMARY:Harry S. Truman - Bringing Independence To The White House
DESCRIPTION:When Harry S. Truman left office\, he was considered a failed President. Wags said\, “To err is Truman!” \nA half-century later\, the conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. \nWhich statement is true? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between? \nThis fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation will examine the life of the Man From Independence. We will look at his family background\, his long love affair with his beloved Bess\, and the unique personality traits that made him a memorable and distinctly original man and President. \nBONUS: Click here to read a fascinating story about Floyd Boring\, the Secret Service agent who saved Truman’s life – twice!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harry-s-truman-bringing-independence-to-the-white-house/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
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SUMMARY:The Mary Tyler Moore Show
DESCRIPTION:Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile\,” as her iconic show’s theme song declared\, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore’s own 50-plus-year career has spanned award-winning films and Broadway shows\, as well as two beloved television series that broke ground and continue to entertain viewers. \nThis fascinating multimedia presentation will offer fascinating insights into her difficult early life. Did you know she was born in Brooklyn?  We will follow her early career as a dancer\, unseen television star (as sultry Sam on “Richard Diamond) through The Dick Van Dyke Show and the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Her unique career\, fascinating life\, and enduring legacy make for a fabulous program! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mary-tyler-moore-show/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20221225T205421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T021002Z
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SUMMARY:The Films Of Aaron Sorkin (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Sorkin has already joined the list of the greatest screenwriters in the history of movies! The films of Aaron Sorkin are endlessly entertaining\, always beautifully written\, and inevitably gather loads of Oscar nominations! \nA-List actors line up to star in films written by Aaron Sorkin. Nicole Kidman played Lucille Ball\, Tom Hanks played Charlie Wilson\, Brad Pitt starred in Moneyball\, and the list continues! His brilliant dialogue\, fascinating plots\, and complex characterizations are popular with performers and the public. Every Aaron Sorkin film is an event! \nAmong Aaron Sorkin’s great screenplays based on actual events are such phenomenal films as “Molly’s Game\,” “A Few Good Men\,” “Charlie Wilson’s War\,” “The Social Network\,” “Steve Jobs\,” “Money Ball” “Being The RIcardos\,” and “The Trial Of The Chicago Seven.” \n“Misery” and “The American President\,” fictional films\, were likewise unforgettable! \nThis fast-moving and fascinating presentation will only concentrate on his work as a screenwriter and director. We’ll watch numerous fabulous film clips and hear intriguing insights illuminating the genius of Aaron Sorkin’s movies! \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 ‘Aaron 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 ‘Aaron PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Aaron AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcOmhqzkoGt18gfLfKfQULKC4iM2aXMJo \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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-films-of-aaron-sorkin-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230122T045525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T045525Z
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SUMMARY:Gene Kelly
DESCRIPTION:It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain.  \nThat unforgettable moment showcases so many things – a brilliant dancer and choreographer at the height of his powers is highlighted on a magnificent set\, singing a glorious song that reflects every reason why we love going to the movies in the first place. \nLike King Kong atop the Empire State Building\, Dorothy clicking her heels\, Indiana Jones running from the boulder or Cary Grant chased by an airplane\, that moment is forever etched in the minds of movie lovers. \nIn this fast moving and fun multimedia biography we will look at the life\, career\, personality and art of the great Gene Kelly. We will trace his Pittsburgh roots and follow him as a cocky kid determined to conquer dance\, Broadway and Hollywood. He redefined dance on the silver screen. Gene Kelly ditched Fred Astaire’s top hot and tails\, replacing them with a sweatshirt and loafers. His masculine dancing\, emphasis on ballet\, inventive use if props and partners all combined to make his films immediately unique and completely unforgettable. We will see clips of him dancing with partners as different as Rita Hayworth\, Fred Astaire\, Judy Garland and Jerry The Mouse! \nCome prepared to smile – and tap your toes!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gene-kelly-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20221227T031902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T032009Z
UID:11655-1674671400-1674676800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Bob Newhart
DESCRIPTION:Bob Newhart turned 93 on September 5\, 2022. 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! \nTHIS PROGRAM IS FREE! YOU CAN ATTEND LIVE IN PERSON AT THE DEERFIELD LIBRARY OR WATCH IT FREE ON ZOOM! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/bob-newhart-11/
LOCATION:Deerfield Public Library\, 920 Waukegan Road\, Deerfield\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deerfield Public Library":MAILTO:reference@deerfieldlibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230122T232647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T232647Z
UID:11736-1674738000-1674743400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2023 Current Events
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nWhat makes this session so unique is that we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED IN PERSON AND SIMULTANEOUSLY ONLINE. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-january-2023-current-events/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230123T013834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T014103Z
UID:11739-1675164600-1675170000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2023 Current Events (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE. \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 ‘Jan’ 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 ‘Jan AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Jan AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION/ZOOM \nWhen: Jan 31\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rce2oqjMqG9fd4H-I-LKp2Aa4GPB52_vr \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/what-just-happened-january-2023-current-events-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230123T015027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T015027Z
UID:11742-1675189800-1675195200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2023 Current Events (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. For instance\, when the Republicans deadlocked over their election of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy\, it wasn’t the first time a speaker election went into overtime. We’ll learn about those historic occasions. Then we will understand WHY the Republican party was so divided over this issue. The history of that division will inform us about future decisions and political consequences. \nWe’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE. \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 ‘Jan’ 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 ‘Jan PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Jan PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION/ZOOM \nWhen: \nWhen: Jan 31\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-6urjMuEtIgAEFVzqL_yG3ZDuzffO1c \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/what-just-happened-january-2023-current-events-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230123T165311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T165640Z
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SUMMARY:The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel\, The Architect\, And the Insane Millionaire
DESCRIPTION:Click here to read more about this amazing story! \nAt the dawn of the 20th century\, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! \nThe murderer was already famous and so was the victim and so was the murderer’s wife. The venue was famous\, and so were the lawyers involved. The only thing missing was wall-to-wall cable news coverage! As I often say when speaking to audiences: “You can’t make this stuff up!” \nThe Crime: Stanford White\, the most famous architect in America\, was murdered on the rooftop of Madison Square Garden (a building he designed) by Harry K Thaw of Pittsburgh\, the insane millionaire heir to one of America’s great fortunes.  With some justification\, Thaw obsessively believed that Stanford White had drugged and raped Thaw’s teenage wife – the very glamorous and very young showgirl Evelyn Nesbitt. And just to make the story even more tabloid-ready\, Ms. Nesbitt was the first supermodel in American history. \nYou cannot make this stuff up! \nDoes this fantastic and unique true crime story sound just a little familiar? \nIn that case\, it’s because the story of the murder of Stanford White by Harry K. Thaw and the involvement of glamorous Evelyn Nesbit was the basis of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel\, Oscar Award-winning movie\, and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Ragtime” and the 1950s potboiler film “The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing.” \nThis fascinating\, one-of-a-kind multimedia presentation will bring to life the vivid celebrities\, lurid crime\, and surprising history of the first crime of the century. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-crime-of-the-century-the-supermodel-the-architect-and-the-insane-millionaire-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T025152Z
UID:11138-1675530000-1675533600@barrybradford.com
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. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear 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 their 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-2023-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230203T172440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T172440Z
UID:11788-1675692000-1675697400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Life Of Robin Williams
DESCRIPTION:The Life Of Robin Williams\nRobin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time.  His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly!  Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate but plagued by insecurity\, battling addictions\, and vulnerable to depression. In this multi-media presentation\, we will examine the fascinating life and sad death of Robin Williams – and watch as his fantastic career took shape! \nWhile early audiences remember him as Mork\, others remember his free-form\, intense improvisational riffs.  We will also celebrate his long\, accomplished and acclaimed career as a film actor. \n \nLike fellow comedian Steve Martin\, Robin Williams became a superb movie actor. Over time\, he took on acting roles in almost every genre. Robin Williams was excellent in drama\, comedy\, animation\, thrillers – and made an indelible impression in all. He could play a research neurologist in one film and a cross-dressing nanny in the next. Williams was nominated several times for Oscars\, including a win playing a compassionate and serious psychotherapist in “Good Will Hunting.” \nWe will look at clips from a wides sampling of his movie work\, including “Mrs. Doubtfire\,” “Aladdin\,” “Awakenings\,” “One Hour Photo\,” “Good Morning\, Vietnam\,” “A Night At The Museum\,” “Good Will Hunting” and many more. \nAlthough we will undoubtedly talk about Robin Williams’ tragic death\, most of this fascinating presentation will focus on the extraordinary life and truly unparalleled talent of one of the most unique and funniest men of all time – the great Robin Williams. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-life-of-robin-williams-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230130T181626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T030018Z
UID:11762-1675769400-1675774800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:LBJ and Civil Rights (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Lyndon Johnson is one of the most complex men I’ve had to be president. He was capable of great cruelty and insensitivity. However\, as President  LBJ became a tireless champion of the poor\, the marginalized\, and the oppressed within the USA. This multimedia program covers the fascinating evolution of Lyndon Johnson’s thinking about the government’s role in guaranteeing freedom of equality for African-Americans. LBJ and civil rights may seem like an unlikely tandem. But ultimately\, other than Abraham Lincoln\, no president did more to advance the cause of African-Americans than Lyndon Baines Johnson! \nLBJ and Civil Rights\nWe will begin with a quick overview of Johnson’s personal sympathies regarding helping the poor and contrast it with his votes in the House of Representatives against civil rights legislation. Beginning in 1957\, LBJ\, as majority leader\, became a tentative ally of the civil rights movement. As president\, LBJ used all of his political skill and muscle to get Congress to pass two landmark bills that reshaped justice and upended the electoral map in ways that are still important. \nThe Civil Rights Act of 1964 finally ended legal segregation in America. The Voting Rights Act  (1965) established the government as a powerful ally in guaranteeing African-Americans in the South would have the right to vote. Few presidents have ever passed two more significant\, breathtaking pieces of legislation. They reshaped American expectations about race. \nThe Election of 1964\, on the surface\, does not seem particularly interesting. Lyndon Johnson crushed Republican Barry Goldwater in a massive\, historic landslide. However\, that election began a process of changing the political parties that impacts us today! \nI hope you will join us for this thought-provoking history program! \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE LIVE ON ZOOM ONLY. \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 ‘1964 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 ‘1964 AM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for 1964 AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Feb 7\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nClick Here To Register \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/lbj-and-civil-rights-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230130T182002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T044907Z
UID:11773-1675794600-1675800000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:LBJ and Civil Rights (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Lyndon Johnson is one of the most complex men I’ve had to be president. He was capable of great cruelty and insensitivity. However\, as President  LBJ became a tireless champion of the poor\, the marginalized\, and the oppressed within the USA. This multimedia program covers the fascinating evolution of Lyndon Johnson’s thinking about the government’s role in guaranteeing freedom of equality for African-Americans. LBJ and civil rights may seem like an unlikely tandem. But ultimately\, other than Abraham Lincoln\, no president did more to advance the cause of African-Americans than Lyndon Baines Johnson! \nLBJ and Civil Rights\nWe will begin with a quick overview of Johnson’s personal sympathies regarding helping the poor and contrast it with his votes in the House of Representatives against civil rights legislation. Beginning in 1957\, LBJ\, as majority leader\, became a tentative ally of the civil rights movement. As president\, LBJ used all of his political skill and muscle to get Congress to pass two landmark bills that reshaped justice and upended the electoral map in ways that are still important. \nThe Civil Rights Act of 1964 finally ended legal segregation in America. The Voting Rights Act  (1965) established the government as a powerful ally in guaranteeing African-Americans in the South would have the right to vote. Few presidents have ever passed two more significant\, breathtaking pieces of legislation. They reshaped American expectations about race. \nThe Election of 1964\, on the surface\, does not seem particularly interesting. Lyndon Johnson crushed Republican Barry Goldwater in a massive\, historic landslide. However\, that election began a process of changing the political parties that impacts us today! \nI hope you will join us for this thought-provoking history program! \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE LIVE ON ZOOM ONLY. \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 ‘1964 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 ‘1964 AM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for 1964 PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Feb 7\, 2023\, 6:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nCLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER! \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/lbj-and-civil-rights-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230130T190009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230205T042315Z
UID:11776-1675967400-1675972800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Irving Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Irving Berlin has often been called the quintessential American songwriter of all time.  This is high praise for anyone – especially for an uneducated young immigrant from Russia who came to America not speaking a word of English. \nAs with so many immigrants\, Irving Berlin came to love this country deeply and abidingly.  He never lost his sense of gratitude to the USA!  But Irving Berlin’s music is much more important  than just the unforgettable anthem “God Bless America.” \nThroughout his 60-year career\, Irving Berlin wrote more than 1500 songs.  While many are forgotten\, his best work is among the best ever written for the movies and the Broadway stage.  \nWhen Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were dancing “Cheek to Cheek\,”  they danced to Irving Berlin’s music.  When soldiers lamented\, “Oh\, How I Hate to Get up in the Morning\,” they sang Irving Berlin.  On Christian holidays\, people sang “White Christmas” or  “Easter Parade.”  I wonder how many of those people remembered that the songs were written by a Jewish man who celebrated neither Easter nor Christmas! \nThe very long life and sixty-year career of the great Irving Berlin\, from “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” to  “Annie Get Your Gun\,” is one of the most fascinating stories of American popular culture history.  I can’t wait to share with you this outstanding multimedia presentation. \nTHIS PROGRAM IS FREE ON ZOOM!  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/irving-berlin-3/
LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Libertyville\, 60048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for some high-energy history?\n \nWhen 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 I can remember. Unlike so many ridiculous conspiracy theories that float around the Internet\, the murder of Pres. Lincoln was the result of the terrorist conspiracy. You will be amazed by the personalities\, the strange coincidences\, the tragic mistakes\, and the far-reaching consequences of this successful act of terrorism. \nDrawing on my skills as a historian and a dramatist\, the dramatic events come to life with an explosive\, clear\, unforgettable focus. You become swept up in the tide of events that would change the nation forever. This fascinating presentation has earned standing ovations across the USA\, And I am proud to present it to you. \n \n Want to learn more?\n Click here to read the unexpected fates of the others in the box with Pres. Lincoln that night. This short article will give you a glimpse of the strange effects of the assassination. If you are fascinated by Lincoln as a person\, click here to read an article about my favorite movie portrayal of Lincoln\, and click here to read my response to truth and fiction in the famous Steven Spielberg “Lincoln” movie. And you can click here to read about the mind of Lincoln – how he decided to declare a national day of Thanksgiving in the middle of the bloodiest war in American history. \n I promise this will be a presentation you will long remember! \n A Bonus!\nClick here for a real treat. On the old game show\, “I’ve Got a Secret\,” the last known living witness to the assassination of Pres. Lincoln by the terrorist\, John Wilkes Booth\, made an appearance on February 9\, 1956. While his memory of the events is not reliable\, I still think it is a fantastic thing to be able to see! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/assassination-abraham-lincoln-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T030325Z
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SUMMARY:LBJ And The Great Society
DESCRIPTION:After his election in 1964\, Lyndon Johnson used his landslide mandate to change America fundamentally! LBJ And The Great Society declared war on poverty. Poor people\, urban and rural\, were inundated with programs to try and lift them out of poverty. No president since FDR had done more to help the poor. \nThe lives of older Americans were made longer and better by Medicare and Medicaid. Youngsters got access to free school meals and to Sesame Street. Sweeping laws aimed to clean the environment\, beautify America\, and improve education. \nLBJ And The Great Society\nLyndon Baines Johnson had grown up amidst vast poverty in the Hill Country of Texas. At the same time\, LBJ could be mean-spirited\, even cruel\, and an insecure\, overbearing narcissist. But he was genuinely empathetic regarding the needs of the poor\, the hungry\, racial minorities\, and the elderly. \nThis program will cover the breathtaking scope and immense consequences of the programs created by LBJ And The Great Society. \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 ‘LBJ 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 ‘LBJ AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for LBJ AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Feb 14\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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/lbj-and-the-great-society/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230204T004653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T030144Z
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SUMMARY:LBJ And The Great Society (PM)
DESCRIPTION:After his election in 1964\, Lyndon Johnson used his landslide mandate to change America fundamentally! LBJ And The Great Society declared war on poverty. Poor people\, urban and rural\, were inundated with programs to try and lift them out of poverty. No president since FDR had done more to help the poor. \nThe lives of older Americans were made longer and better by Medicare and Medicaid. Youngsters got access to free school meals and to Sesame Street. Sweeping laws aimed to clean the environment\, beautify America\, and improve education. \nLBJ And The Great Society\nLyndon Baines Johnson had grown up amidst vast poverty in the Hill Country of Texas. While LBJ could be mean-spirited\, even cruel\, and an insecure\, overbearing narcissist. But he was genuinely empathetic regarding the needs of the poor\, the hungry\, racial minorities\, and the elderly. \nThis program will cover the breathtaking scope and immense consequences of the programs created by LBJ And The Great Society. \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 ‘LBJ 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 ‘LBJ PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for LBJ PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Feb 14\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nClick Here To Register \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/lbj-and-the-great-society-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T183853
CREATED:20230125T154405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T154405Z
UID:11755-1676469600-1676475000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Films Of Rob Reiner
DESCRIPTION:The Films Of Rob Reiner\nWho would have thought that Archie Bunker’s liberal\, hippie son-in-law\, “Meathead Mike” Stivic\, would become one of the most popular and influential movie directors of the last 30 years? \nConsider just some of the great films Rob Reiner has made! \nThe Princess Bride \nWhen Harry Met Sally \nA Few Good Men \nThe American President \nMisery \nStand By Me \nIn this fun and fascinating presentation\, you will watch numerous clips from his great movies\, listen to him explain how he works and hear many fascinating behind-the-scenes stories! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/rob-reiner-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
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