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America’s Greatest First Ladies
Lincolnwood Public Library 4000 West Pratt Avenue, Lincolnwood, ILWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the role of the First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding … Continue reading
What Just Happened – March 2024 Current Events
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce 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?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
Gideon, Escobedo, Miranda – Protecting The Accused
Private VenueMiranda rights have become so familiar that most of us can recite them from memory - even though we have never been accused of a crime! The "Warren Court" of the 1960s was tasked with interpreting the Bill Of … Continue reading
America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
Private VenueAmerica is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to have landed a man on the moon, and our research universities are the envy of the world. But in the year 2000, we were … Continue reading
Best Movies About Baseball
ZoomBaseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading
1924 – America 100 Years Ago (PM)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 - America 100 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading
Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesPLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation. The registration fee includes a lovely lunch! Registration info is below! The cost is $22 through the wonderful Niles Senior Center! The fabulous Betty White has been called an American … Continue reading
The Life Of Teddy Roosevelt (AM)
ZoomTHIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE EVENING PRESENTATION IS OPEN. Theodore Roosevelt - he loathed being called Teddy - was one of the most dynamic and impactful American presidents. Often considered one of America’s greatest presidents, he’s also one of … Continue reading
The Life Of Teddy Roosevelt (PM)
ZoomTHIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED Theodore Roosevelt - he loathed being called Teddy - was one of the most dynamic and impactful American presidents. Often considered one of America’s greatest presidents, he’s also one of the most idiosyncratic and complicated. … Continue reading
1949 – America 75 Years Ago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading