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Tom Hanks
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102If you were watching TV in 1980, you might have noticed a curly haired 26-year-old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live in a women's only residence. … Continue reading
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Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesNo 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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Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesSherman's March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion 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 … Continue reading
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Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose
Private VenuePaul Revere Patriot With A Purpose. Public speaker and historian Barry Bradford presents an exciting and unexpected look into the life of a great American hero.
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Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldNo 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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Leadership, Lincoln Style
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesLearn to think like Lincoln! Leadership, Lincoln Style, is one of my favorite motivational speaking presentations! Abraham Lincoln was one of the most unique, creative, and imaginative men ever to be president. Lincoln's style of interacting and relating to others, building teams and … Continue reading
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The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, ILIn the first half of the 20th century, the Chicago Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century … Continue reading
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Leadership, Lincoln Style
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldLearn to think like Lincoln! Leadership, Lincoln Style, is one of my favorite motivational speaking presentations! Abraham Lincoln was one of the most unique, creative, and imaginative men ever to be president. Lincoln's style of interacting and relating to others, building teams and … Continue reading
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Marilyn Monroe
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesIt is one of the most iconic photographs ever taken: Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate in the summer during "The Seven Year Itch." People who have never seen the film; in fact people who have never seen a … Continue reading
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Irving Berlin
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILIrving Berlin has often been called the most quintessentially American songwriter of all time. This is high praise for anyone – especially for an immigrant from Russia who came to America and not speaking a word of English. As with … Continue reading