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Wallis Simpson (American Royalty Series)
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe King of England abdicated his throne in order to be with "the woman I love." Some people see it as the most romantic gestures in history. Others see his marriage to a twice divorceed, promiscuous woman from Baltimore as … Continue reading
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Women Who Have Run For President
Private VenueWhat do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common? They are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President! We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of … Continue reading
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Grace Kelly – American Royalty
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesGrace Kelly American Royalty Grace Kellyhad a short, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden, (The Country Girl, for … Continue reading
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Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
Private VenueAfter World War I ended, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding, an amiable Sen. from … Continue reading
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Private VenueAre you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading
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The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIn a span of just seven years, Preston Sturges had an unparalleled run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time. The films of Preston Sturges are absolutely unique, unforgettable and utterly brilliant. However, although his … Continue reading
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Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! From the earliest days of silent movies, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can … Continue reading
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Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Private VenueJulia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way … Continue reading
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Meghan Markle (And Other American Royalty)
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe engagement of American actress, model and philanthrpist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many people in America and in England to ask the same question: "Who is Meghan Markle?" The interest was so intense that in … Continue reading
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John Ford – Making The Western An Art Form
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJohn Ford's career as a movie director stretched from the eartly silent era (1917) through the very end of the 1960s! How long a career is that? He directed Will Rogers' most popular talkie and lived long enough to produce … Continue reading