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1921
Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bar Road, Syosset, NY, United StatesToday, our multimedia time capsule takes us all the way back to 1921. World War One was over, the Republicans regained control of the government, and America was recovering from the flu pandemic. So what was American life like 100 … Continue reading
The History Of ABC
ZoomThe youngest of the big three broadcasting networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), began as an offshoot of NBC and was for decades mired in third place in the ratings. That began to change when Walt Disney stepped in. Disney … Continue reading
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United StatesJohnny Carson The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they … Continue reading
Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess
ZoomDiana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she … Continue reading
1920 – A Turning Point In American History!
Wauconda Public Library 801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL, United States1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade! Was it a liberal time or conservative? In the same year that women got the right to vote, Americans lost the right to buy alcohol. The complexity of 1920 … Continue reading
The Civil War In 1864 -65
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILThe Civil War In 1864 -65 marks the culmination of the battle to reunify the land, crush the terrorists and end the barbaric practice of slavery. Although the fighting ends when the brilliant leadership of Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and … 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 Life Of Harriet Tubman
Private VenueThe life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the underground railroad. They remember that she … Continue reading
Diana: Death Of The The People’s Princess
ZoomDiana: Tragic Death Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the … Continue reading
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Private VenueCarol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading