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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. \nCOST FOR NON-MEMBERS IS $14 \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-crime-of-the-century-the-supermodel-the-architect-and-the-insane-millionaire-6/
LOCATION:Park Ridge Senior Center\, 733 N. Prospect Ave.\, Park Ridge\, IL\, 60068
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T225913Z
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SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Mid-Day)
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nFrom great dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding\,” we’ll explore some fabulous films. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. 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 ‘Chicago 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 ‘Chicago AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Chicago AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
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SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nFrom great dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding\,” we’ll explore some fabulous films. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. 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 ‘Chicago 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 ‘Chicago PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Chicago PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
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SUMMARY:Al Capone  - Master Of The Mob
DESCRIPTION:Organized crime came in with a bang – literally – with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the early days culminating with Al Capone finishes with a fascinating look at how Sam Giancana changed the Syndicate in Chicago from a group of bootlegging dogs to an international powerhouse that influenced American presidential elections and American foreign-policy. We’ll examine how ethnic neighborhoods\, Chicago city politics and the Kennedy administration all played into the tremendous influence of organized crime in Chicago. \nAl Capone was one of the most famous gangsters in American History.  Unlike many organized crime leaders\, he did little to hide his identity. He was seen at Wrigley Field chatting with star catcher Gabby Hartnett. \nGabby Hartnett Chats With Al Capone\, hosting soup kitchens for the unemployed and even appearing on the cover of Time Magazine. \n \nThe true story of Capone’s rise and fall is complex and unexpected. He began a hoodlum in Brooklyn\, working for Frankie Yale\, the first man to begin organizing the mob in New York. Capone moved to Chicago to assist Frankie Torrio\, second in command of the Chicago mob.  With ferocity and force\, Capone would come to head the Chicago outfit – before a meek bookkeeper and the tax laws brought him down! \n  \n\
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/al-capone-master-of-the-mob/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Economic History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T180000
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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\npart 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-ceremony-19/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230923T230830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T230830Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton: The Man\, Miranda And The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Who could have predicted that an 818-page biography of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury\, Alexander Hamilton\, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop\, political debate\, and show tunes has not only swept the Tony Awards but played to standing-room-only audiences for over 8 years! \nNaturally\, as a historian who lives for Broadway\, I couldn’t wait to be in the audience. And I can tell you that the show more than lives up to its hype. This is an amazing work of genius – a combination of history\, music\, performance\, and thought-provoking content that will long be considered a hallmark in the history of Broadway. \n Alexander Hamilton: The Man\, The Writer\, The Musical\nIn this brand-new\, fast-paced\, and fascinating multimedia presentation\, I will offer audiences a mini-biography of the real Alexander Hamilton and his place in American history. Then we will look at the life and work of Lin-Manuel Miranda\, the genius who created and starred in Hamilton. \nFinally\, we will look at the musical itself. I’ll play excerpts from the songs\, explain the narrative structure and help you have a greater appreciation for the show\, whether you’ve seen it a dozen times already or are seeing it for the first time! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/hamilton-the-man-miranda-and-the-musical-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T043210Z
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SUMMARY:Gideon\, Escobedo\, Miranda - Protecting The Accused
DESCRIPTION:  \nMiranda rights have become so familiar that most of us can recite them from memory – even though we have never been accused of a crime! \nThe “Warren Court” of the 1960s was tasked with interpreting the Bill Of Rights for an America that James Madison could not have envisioned.  They revolutionized our understanding of the rights of defendants and expanded our knowledge of the Constitution. \nThe “Roberts Court” of today has the same problem.  Consider: how does the original interpretation of the Federal Constitution apply in situations that did not exist in 1787?  When James Madison and the  Founders wrote the original Constitution\, they did not envision the need to search automobiles for cocaine\, stop terrorist hijackers from bringing shoe bombs on airplanes\, the need to search locked personal cell phones for call history that might be used to solve a kidnapping or deal with the admissibility of electronic surveillance gathered from drones? \nIn this fascinating multimedia presentation\, you will learn the historical background and continuing impact of three of the most critical cases in Supreme Court history. \nPLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the venue for more information!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gideon-escobedo-miranda-protecting-the-accused/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Legal History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230923T231152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T231152Z
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SUMMARY:1948: America 75 Years Ag0
DESCRIPTION:I’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’s top news stories\, top movies and shows\, famous birds and deaths\, what things cost\, and so much more! \nIn this session\, we will dive into America as it was 75 years ago\, \nIn the tumultuous year of 1948. The baby boom was in full swing; we read the famous “Dewey defeats Truman” headline\, and “Uncle Milty” – the one and only Milton Berle – made Americans run out and buy their first television! 1948 brought one of the most exciting upset elections of all time; Israel was born\, as was Billy Crystal\, Gandhi was assassinated\, and the first instant cameras were used. \n\
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1948-america-75-years-ago-3/
LOCATION:Northbrook Senior Center\, 3323 Walters Ave\, Northbrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230923T231422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T231422Z
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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\npart 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-ceremony-20/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230924T040356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T041220Z
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SUMMARY:Women In Comedy - Great Teams! (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to laugh? This presentation features six of the funniest women of all time! We will look at the following fabulous female comedy teams: \nThe first team we’ll look at is Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance (“I Love Lucy\,” “The Lucy Show.”) To read a fascinating short piece about the great movie star who taught Lucille Ball how to be funny\, please click this link. \nNext\, we’ll learn about the fantastic teaming of Carol Burnett and Vicki Lawrence (“The Carol Burnett Show\,” “Mama’s Family.”) The behind-the-scenes story of how they met and how Lawrence grew into a terrific comic actor will amaze you! \nFinally\, we will explore the fabulous teaming of performers Tina Fey and Amy Pohler (“Saturday Night Live\,” “Mean Girls\,”) \nGreat stories\, fantastic film clips\, and intriguing insights will make this hilarious presentation one you will love! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. 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 ‘Funny 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 ‘Funny PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Funny PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \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 return to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-in-comedy-great-teams-evening/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230919T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T015759Z
UID:12480-1698325200-1698330600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - October 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?” \nThis session is so 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. We’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. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-october-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230729T192450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T192450Z
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SUMMARY:Life And Career Of Robert Redford
DESCRIPTION:Robert Redford is one of the most popular American movie actors of all time. Although he was initially thought of as just a “pretty boy” presence\, like Tyrone Power and Paul Newman before him\, Robert Redford proved to be a superb actor.  The life and career of Robert Redford will fascinate you! \nLike his friend and mentor\, Paul Newman\, Robert Redford took a long time to “find himself.” He spent his youth in trouble with the law and drank his way out of a division one baseball scholarship. \nLife And Career Of Robert Redford\nAfter living a wandering\,  bohemian life in Europe\, Redford returned to the United States and settled into acting. For over a half a century\, he has been featured in some of the most popular and important American films of his era. As a Director\, he has won an Academy award\, become perhaps the most important champion of independent filmmaking through his creation of the Sundance Film Festival\, been hailed as a leading spokesman for environmental protection\, and developed a reputation for philanthropy. Although he is now retired from acting\, the legacy of Robert Redford will impact American film for decades to come. \n  \nThe Highland Park Senior Center hosts this live\, in-person event.  There is a fee to attend\, and registration is required. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/life-and-career-of-robert-redford-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230729T200337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T200337Z
UID:12343-1698598800-1698602400@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\npart 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-ceremony-13/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
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UID:12588-1698751800-1698757200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - October 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?” \nThis session is so 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. We’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. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee; 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 ‘October 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 ‘October AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for October AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \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/what-just-happened-october-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20231020T145924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T185031Z
UID:12586-1698777000-1698782400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - October 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 so 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. We’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 ON ZOOM. It will not be recorded. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee; 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 ‘October PM’ in 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 ‘October PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for October PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \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/what-just-happened-october-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:20231101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230927T011205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T011329Z
UID:12542-1698847200-1698852600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nFrom classic dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding\,” we’ll explore some fabulous films. \nBonus! \nOne of our movies features Julia Roberts. Click here to read the amazing story of the friendship between her parents and Martin Luther King!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230924T042625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T042806Z
UID:12521-1698930000-1698935400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Phil Spector And The Murder Of Lana Clarkson
DESCRIPTION:Phil Spector And The Murder Of Lana Clarkson\nIt sounds like an Agatha Christie story – a brilliant but troubled music producer takes a beautiful actress down on her luck back to his Tyrolian mansion for a drink. Two people are in the room. There is one gun. She ends up dead. Was it a murder? An accident? A suicide? A brilliant prosecutor and his superb assistant had to fight off the O. J. Simpson dream team to convince a jury that Phil Spector was guilty. \nThe problem: not only did the defendant have nearly unlimited resources and the ability to purchase the best attorneys and experts in the world\, but he had history on his side. No person who was a celebrity before their arrest had ever been convicted of murder in the USA! \nThe riveting murder trial of the bizarre Phil Spector played out very differently than the trial of O. J. Simpson. In this case\, a competent judge and a superb prosecutor made the evidence the center of the case. You will be fascinated by the intricate and detailed strategies used by each team of lawyers and the colorful cast cast of characters called as witnesses. \nWe will also look at how a crazed HBO movie tried to make the argument that Spector was actually innocent! Sex\, glamour\, forensics\, high-priced lawyers – this trial has everything! \nIMPORTANT! Registration is required! Please get in touch with the venue if you need help or have any questions! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/phil-spector-and-the-murder-of-lana-clarkson-4/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Legal History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230729T191512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T221205Z
UID:12329-1699018200-1699023600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Steve McQueen - The King Of Cool
DESCRIPTION:Steve McQueen was determined to live life on his own terms. And did he ever! He generally played rebellious\, charismatic\, idiosyncratic anti-heroes. It wasn’t just acting – that’s how Steve McQueen was in real life! \nSteve McQueen was a complex man who made some unforgettable movies in the 1960s and 70s. \nWe will look at some of his extraordinary films\, including “The Great Escape\,” “Bullitt\,” “The Magnificent Seven\,” and “The Towering Inferno” to understand his iconic acting style better. We will also learn about McQueen’s passions and his feuds. His story is as idiosyncratic as the man himself: Steve McQueen – The King of Cool. \nThe Highland Park Senior Center hosts this live\, in-person event.  There is a fee to attend\, and registration is required. \n  \n.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/steve-mcqueen-the-king-of-cool-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highland Park Senior Center":MAILTO:Cearle@cityhpil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230729T204201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T204201Z
UID:12354-1699117200-1699120800@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\npart 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-ceremony-18/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20231106T040541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T040541Z
UID:12640-1699261200-1699264800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Steve Jobs Apple's Entrepreneur Of The Future
DESCRIPTION:Click Here To Read About Steve Jobs – Entrepreneur Of The Future\n \nWhen we speak of great American inventors\, there are a few names that leap to mind.  Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Edison. Alexander Graham Bell. Samuel Morse.  Each transformed the world through his amazing creativity.  Let’s add an important name to the list: Steve Jobs\, Apple’s entrepreneur of the future. \nThe iPod changed the way we listen to music.  The iPhone changed the way we think about telephones.  The iPad revolutionized the way we read books\, send messages\, and watch movies.  And the greatest of his inventions – a truly practical personal computer – has changed everything about the way we live our lives. \nSteve Jobs\, Apple’s entrepreneur of the future\, was a complex man. He was an inventor\, businessman\, visionary\, designer\,  and dreamer. The odds are overwhelming that you are reading this on a personal computer\, a tablet\, or a smartphone.  While Steve Jobs technically invented neither\, he made them practical.  And intuitive.  And fun! \nApple\, as a company\, has shifted the perception of how businesses can be run.  Based on its valuation\, it has occasionally been the single most valuable company in the world.  Come and learn the amazing\, unlikely\, and fascinating story of the man behind it all: Steve Jobs\, Apple’s entrepreneur of the future. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/steve-jobs-apples-entrepreneur-of-the-future-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Economic History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20231106T040953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T040953Z
UID:12642-1699279200-1699284600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Doolittle Raid  - Flying Into Greatness
DESCRIPTION:The Doolittle Raid: America Fights Back\n \nAfter the deadly surprise attack on Pearl Harbor\, the USA wanted. Pres. Roosevelt knew that it would inevitably be a long war when we took on the forces of the Japanese Army and Navy. Our forces were insufficient before the devastating attack on Hawaii.  nonetheless\, FDR wanted to send a strong\, clear\, and unmistakable message to the Japanese: the United States WOULD fight back. \n An Unexpected Plan\nCol. Jimmy Doolittle volunteered to lead a group of raiders on one of the most audacious attacks of all time. The plan was to drop bombs on Tokyo in the middle of the daytime. The Japanese people have been told that their island was invulnerable to an outside attack. If the Doolittle Raiders were successful\, their attack would be a shattering blow to the Japanese psyche. The only problem was that there was no practical way for American planes to attack the Japanese mainland. But utilizing American ingenuity\, full support of Pres. Roosevelt and Gen. George C Marshall\, and with sheer bravado\, the Doolittle Raiders flew into greatness. Despite the myth that the Doolittle Raid was just a “psychological victory\,” the truth is that the raid changed the direction of the war! \nThe heart-stopping story of the Doolittle raid offered by a master storyteller makes for an unforgettable presentation! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-doolittle-raid-flying-into-greatness/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230729T210523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T210523Z
UID:12358-1699383600-1699390800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:First Look: One Year To The Election!
DESCRIPTION:We are now one year away from Election Day.  Every four years\, you’ll hear people say\, “this is one of the most important elections of our lifetime.” \nWhile every election is certainly consequential\, the election of 2024 does feel like it is going to have a gigantic and long lasting influence on American democracy. \nAfter the last election\, we saw a direct attack on our form of government.  Could 2024 being election in which traditional American norms of government itself are on the ballot?  It feels that way. \n  \nIn this fascinating and insightful presentation\, I will be joined by award-winning political scientist Kelly Jones-Wagy.  We will preview the upcoming Republican primaries\, outline where the battle grounds will be for the Senate\, and make our initial predictions regarding the presidential election of 2024. Those who have joined me for previous election programs know that Kelly Jones-Wagy is brilliant\, eerily accurate\, and always thought-provoking! \nCOST \nBecause I pay Kelly Jones-Wagy for her time\, I ask for a voluntary donation of $10.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $10.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee; 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 ‘Preview’ 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 ‘Preview’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Preview) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/one-year-to-the-election/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20231023T211604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T211604Z
UID:12602-1699452000-1699457400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher
DESCRIPTION:Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher \nWill Rogers is one of the most popular Americans to have ever lived!  he famously said\, “I never met a man I didn’t like.” And the reverse was true – no one ever seemed to dislike Will Rogers. He was America’s favorite political comic and commentator\,  a major movie star\, an impressively prolific and widely read author\,  a world traveler and clearly the USA’s  most beloved homespun philosopher for the 20 years between 1915 and his untimely death in 1935. \nHe was a modestly educated part Native American cowboy from Oklahoma who wound up charming the world and is still widely quoted today. Will Rogers’ vivid\, folksy\, popular appeal comes brilliantly the life in this multimedia presentation. You’ll be amazed at how contemporary his political commentary still sounds!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/will-rogers-americas-cowboy-philosopher-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20231106T042147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T042147Z
UID:12645-1699534800-1699540200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Sherman's March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion\n No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman’s March To The Sea. After the War\, traitors who were inclined to respect Grant and revere Lincoln were unreconstructed in their hatred of William T. Sherman. Why? The brutal\, unprecedented destruction of enormous swaths of the South hastened the end of the War and sped the end of the barbarous\,immoral and inhumane practice of the enslavement\, rape and murder of the descendants of kidnap victims. Sherman hastened the demise of that unspeakable activity. However the utter desolation of the lives and lands of so many White Southerners had a long-lasting impact on race relations and politics.  \nSherman was a complex man\, brilliant and fragile\, harsh and yet sentimental. His troops adored him\, leaders of the terrorist rebellion feared him and Abraham Lincoln recognized his invaluable patriotic service to our nation. \nIn this fast paced and constantly fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will learn how Gen. William Sherman and his dedicated troops easily crushed the army of traitors who stood in their way – in the process making military history and helping save the republic. Add to that his friendship with General Grant\, his deep respect for President Lincoln\, his amazing life after the war – they all make for a compelling and fascinating multimedia history presentation!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/shermans-march-to-the-sea-saving-america-by-destroying-a-rebellion/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230612T204625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T204803Z
UID:12132-1699882200-1699887600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1973 Time Capsule
DESCRIPTION:My popular ‘Time Capsule’ series lands in the fascinating year of 1973! We will look at the people\, events\, music\, movies\, and inventions that dominated the news 50 years ago. \nWe will look at the stories of some of the famous people who were born and those who died\, examine the most impactful news stories\, and consumer prices from that amazing year of 1973. \n. Remember Billie Jean King beating Bobby Riggs in the tennis ‘Battle Of The Sexes\,’ Richard Nixon and the Saturday Night Massacre\, ‘Killing Me Softly\,’ and Archie Bunker in ‘All In The Family?’ \nThese are among the many fascinating memories I will share as we take a multimedia dive into 1973: America Fifty Years Ago.” \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1973-time-capsule/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Economic History,Legal History,Military History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20231023T211315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T211315Z
UID:12600-1700056800-1700062200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nFrom classic dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding\,” we’ll explore some fabulous films. \nBonus! \nOne of our movies features Julia Roberts. Click here to read the amazing story of the friendship between her parents and Martin Luther King!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20230125T190041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T041544Z
UID:11759-1700226000-1700231400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
DESCRIPTION: Who Killed JFK?\n I’ll Tell You! \n \nThe murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22\, 1963\, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – to answer the question: who killed JFK? \nThey concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole assassin. Immediately\, the public was skeptical. Stephen King described Oswald as “a semi-educated hillbilly with delusions of grandeur.” How could such an insignificant loser pull off such a dastardly crime? And why did Jack Ruby\, accused of being a Mob member\, kill Oswald? \nWe have been through with whispered knowledge of conspiracies\, confessions\, and coverups. And so the public has asked for an explanation of the “magic bullet.” \nAnd the contradictory witness statements. \nAnd Oswald’s shadowy past. \nAnd all of the “secret files.” \nAnd all of the conspiracy theories. \nAnd all of the “mysterious deaths” associated with the assassination? \nBooks\, articles\, movies\, and documentaries have raised innumerable questions about who killed JFK. \nWho Killed JFK – Computer Analysis\nSo who killed JFK? I will attempt to answer as many of these questions as possible. First\, I will attempt to separate historical fact from theory & speculation. Second\, I will show what the historical record actually indicates happened. We have access to much more information today than the Warren Commission had in 1963/4 or the House of Representatives had in 1977. Third\, we will examine what modern computer forensics can tell us about crime. For instance\, the Warren Commission had access to the “Zapruder Film.”  Today\, we can use computers to enhance and analyze the film. We can use modern technology to analyze the path of each of the bullets that were fired. \nWho Killed JFK – Computer Analysis \nAnd we can use computers to isolate the mysterious sounds a Dallas motorcycle patrolman captured.  In 1977\, the House of Representatives believed that the recording showed four shots fired in Dealy Plaza.  The National Academy of Science\, among many other groups\, have taken the same sound recordings and used state-of-the-art technology to analyze them. What do we know now? \nYou may disagree with my conclusions\, but you will definitely learn a lot and come away with a new perspective on the historical record of who killed JFK. \nTHIS PRESENTATION IS FREE AND IN-PERSON ONLY. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/who-killed-jfk/
LOCATION:Clarendale Of Algonquin\, 2001 W Algonquin Rd\, Algonquin\, IL\, 60102
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clarendale":MAILTO:obeykami@clarendaleofalgonquin.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T132849
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T011451Z
UID:11106-1700326800-1700330400@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-2023-1/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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SUMMARY:America's Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The most important sentence ever written by an American – a sentence that has inspired people in every part of the world – is found in America’s purpose statement! Click here to read more. The legacy of Washington\, Hancock\, Franklin\, Jefferson\, Adams\, Hamilton\, and Paul Revere still challenges us. \n \nOn a stifling July Thursday in 1776\, our Founding Fathers agreed to a completely unique document in the world’s history. There had been many revolutions over the centuries\, but never had one begun with a philosophical purpose statement. \nAlthough the Declaration of Independence has no legal power\, the Declaration has become the guiding beacon for what America strives to become. As the events of 2020 showed\, we as a nation are a world leader in human rights\, yet\, America is still a work in progress. \n \nWhy study the Declaration of Independence? Because it is the ultimate statement of what we hope to become. It has been quoted by freedom movements in the USA and worldwide. \nYet many Americans know surprisingly little about it. In this exciting and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, I will present the thrilling themes\, difficult negotiations\, contradictory\, complex\, charismatic personalities\, and exciting events leading to the most critical moment in American history. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/americas-purpose-statement-the-declaration-of-independence-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Civil Rights,Economic History,Legal History,Military History,Political History
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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. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/lincolns-greatest-speeches-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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