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The 25th Amendment
ZoomAfter President John F. Kennedy's assassination, Congress sent a complicated but important constitutional amendment to the states. Constitutional amendment. The 25th amendment clarified the order of succession to the presidency under several scenarios unseen by the Constitution. It also addressed … Continue reading
The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe Many Faces of Danny Kaye Danny Kaye was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. He danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, a woman often considered the best technical … Continue reading
Aaron Sorkin
Brookfield Public Library : 3609 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, IL, United StatesAaron Sorkin is one of the most important and influential writers of films and television of the past twenty years. His films include A Few Good Men, The American President, The Social Network, Moneyball, Charlie Wilson's War, Molly's Game, and Steve Jobs. Each … Continue reading
The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesThe Life And The Films Of Paul Newman Paul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time. Certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen, Paul Newman's brilliant filmography proved that … Continue reading
Rita Hayworth – American Royalty
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesRita Hayworth - American Royalty The pin-up photo of Rita Hayworth hung above the bunks of World War II American soldiers, airmen and sailors, and airmen all over the world. She was called "The Love Goddess," and Fred Astaire declared … Continue reading
South Pacific – A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesSouth Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's masterpiece combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II with an … Continue reading
The Life Of Robin Williams
Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY, United StatesThe Life Of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time. His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly! Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate, but plagued by insecurity, battling addictions and … Continue reading
Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldHarriet Tubman and Rosa Parks are two of the greatest heroes in American history. Each of these courageous women risked her life for the betterment of others. Neither achieved wealth, and both knew great sorrow before becoming historical icons. … Continue reading
Sidney Poitier
private IL, United StatesSidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading
Watergate Part Two
ZoomHistory Vs. The Movies: Watergate Watergate Part Two Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal. In this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon's Administration's desperate attempts to cover it … Continue reading