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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

 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

Television In The 1950s

Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

The 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 Venue

 History 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 Jersey

Thomas 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 Venue

 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

Wedding Ceremony

Private Venue

 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

The History Of Presidential Impeachment

Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

James 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 Venue

Jack 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