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Milton Berle – Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar
ZoomThe Story Of Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar He was known to one and all as simply: "Uncle Miltie." Today we explore the long life and unparalleled career of the one and only Mr. Television - Milton Berle! He … Continue reading
Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age: Rockefeller
ZoomDuring the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, you'd probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton. Both are from the top of the … Continue reading
Lincolns Year of Decision 1863
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States1863 was a turning point in America. Abraham Lincoln had struggled with the question of how to handle the issue of slavery. He was personally opposed to human beings' enslavement but didn't think the government had the power to … Continue reading
Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Andrew Carnegie)
ZoomDuring the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, you'd probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton. Both are from the top of the … Continue reading
Best Films Never To Win An Oscar
Private VenueWhat do "The Shawshank Redemption," "It's A Wonderful Life," "Vertigo," "The Maltese Falcon," "Dr. Strangelove," & "Double Indemnity" have in common? Two things. First, each is considered to be one of the greatest movies ever made. Second, neither received even … Continue reading
1862 The Civil War Year By Year- The Battle For America
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL1862 The Civil War At 150 A Nation Divided - 1862 The Civil War When the Civil War began, both sides believed the war would end quickly. They could not have been more wrong. At the two-day Battle of Shiloh, there … Continue reading
The Richest Americans: Railroad Robber Barons
ZoomJay Gould, James Fisk, Leland Stanford: The Railroad "Robber Barons" were some of the richest, most influential men in American history. The term "robber baron" is usually applied to these men who revolutionized the business of railroads while carrying on … Continue reading
Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, Rachel McAdams
ZoomHollywood's Remarkable Redheads! Three of the greatest living actresses are the remarkable Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, and Rachel McAdams. These young, popular, superb actresses have four amazing traits in common other than their amazing acting ability. Each has just reached … Continue reading
Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldBenjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading