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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
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
Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Astor/Vanderbilt)
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 Jeff Bezos. Both are from the top of the … Continue reading
Cary Grant
ZoomCary Grant was one of the most iconic stars in the entire history of classic Hollywood cinema. The man who was born Archibald Leach made more than 50 films as a leading man and yet never won a competitive Academy … Continue reading
Women Who Have Run For President
Private VenueWhat do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common? They are among the many and amazing, completely fascinating women who have run for President! We now see the election of a woman as President is not a … Continue reading
George Washington: The Perfect Man For America
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldGeorge Washington is America's greatest hero. He was our greatest soldier. He was also our greatest President. His contemporaries already knew that he was a man whose importance to the nation could never be questioned. One of the most honored … Continue reading