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First Look: One Year To The Election!

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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." While every election is certainly consequential, the election of 2024 does feel like … Continue reading

Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher

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Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher Will 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 … Continue reading

1973 Time Capsule

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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. We will look at the stories of some of the … Continue reading

The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

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“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago 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 … Continue reading

Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

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 Who Killed JFK?  I'll Tell You! The 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 – … Continue reading

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Wedding Ceremony

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 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. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading

Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches

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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 … Continue reading

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Al Capone – Master Of The Mob

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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 outfit in the … Continue reading

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