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The History Of NBC

Private Venue

The history of NBC is perhaps the most storied and essential in broadcasting history. Its founder, the illustrious David Sarnoff, was the genius who turned a small local radio station into a gigantic, influential multimedia empire, always had dreams of … Continue reading →

Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part Two

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

This is a program that I am so excited about! Barry's Broadway blockbuster part one will look at some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven … 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 →

Jewish Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement

Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States

Some people incorrectly think of the civil rights movement as African-American people versus white people. The truth is that many white people, including many Jewish Americans, provided physical, emotional, and monetary support to the movement. It would be more accurate … Continue reading →

America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000

Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States

 America is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to land a man on the moon. Our research universities are the envy of the world. And in the year 2000, we were confronted by … Continue reading →

Best Movies About Politics (Part I)

Zoom

NOTE: THE START TIME FOR THIS PRESE NTATION IS 6:00 PM TO ACCOMMODATE THOSE OF US WHO WILL BE WATCHING THE VICE-PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE AT 8:00 I am presenting a shortened version of this at several locations. This one is different … Continue reading →

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Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches

Private Venue

This brand new presentation will introduce you to the greatest speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil … Continue reading →

Best Movies About Politics

Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL

Free Program - Live, In Person, And Open To The Public! Politics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters, suspenseful plots, unexpected twists, and a  great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then … Continue reading →

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