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Television In The 1950s
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe fabulous 1950s are often called The "First Golden Era" of Television!Mel With programs ranging from "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, , from rigged quiz shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s … Continue reading
History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
Private VenueHistory Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading
Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography
Upper Saddle River Library New JerseyThomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time. Edison was certainly that! Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. Instead, he concentrated … Continue reading
Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou 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
Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou 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
The History Of Presidential Impeachment
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102James Madison and the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned about what would happen if a president lost his moral bearing and committed crimes while serving as chief executive of the land. Their concern led them to include impeachment in the … Continue reading
Jack Ruby – Hothead, Hitman or Patriot?
Private VenueJack Ruby - Hothead, Hitman, or Patriot? Here is what we know for sure. Jack Ruby was an erratic, violent man who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald. The most hotly debated question related to this infamous crime is WHY Jack Ruby … Continue reading
Nellie Bly
ZoomNellie Bly was the of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success in … Continue reading
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
Private VenueThe Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading
Nellie Bly
ZoomNellie Bly was the of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success in … Continue reading