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SUMMARY:Barry's Broadway Blockbusters Part I
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this exciting brand-new program\, cultural historian and Broadway maven Barry Bradford presents some of the show-stopping musical numbers from Broadway’s best of the last 25 years. We will find out the stories behind the songs and productions and see amazing performances from shows that may include Waitress\, Some Like It Hot\, Come from Away\, and the revivals of Oklahoma\, South Pacific\, & Carousel. \nThis exciting multimedia program is pure entertainment! If you love great music and choreography\, you don’t want to miss it! \nFor each song\, we will get a brief introduction to the show and the composer/lyricist\, the background of the song\, and how it fits into the narrative. Then\, we will watch some of Broadway’s most fantastic performers—knocking phenomenal musical numbers out of the park.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/barrys-broadway-blockbusters-part-i/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:1924 - America 100 Years Ago (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 – America 100 Years Ago. \nEach program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were born and passed away that year\, examine the top news stories\, and dive into popular culture\, sports\, and politics. \nThis is a history presentation that is fresh\, fast\, and fascinating!  \nIn 1924\, 100 years ago\, an electoral sweep emboldened the new Republican government to pass a very restrictive immigration bill; George H.W.\, Bush\, and Jimmy Carter were born\, the Model T was revolutionizing America\, Ellis Island closed\, the Wrigley building opened\, and the first winter Olympics were held. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling to support a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘1924 PM In The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘1924 PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for 1924 PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to return to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1924-america-100-years-ago-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Economic History,Legal History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:1924 - America 100 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 – America 100 Years Ago. \nEach program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were born and passed away that year\, examine the top news stories\, and dive into popular culture\, sports\, and politics. \nThis is a history presentation that is fresh\, fast\, and fascinating!  \nIn 1924\, 100 years ago\, an electoral sweep emboldened the new Republican government to pass a very restrictive immigration bill; George H.W.\, Bush\, and Jimmy Carter were born\, the Model T was revolutionizing America\, Ellis Island closed\, the Wrigley building opened\, and the first winter Olympics were held. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling to support a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘1924 AM In The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘1924 AM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for 1924 AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to return to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1924-america-100-years-ago/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Chicago History,Economic History,Legal History,Military History,Political History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Barry's Broadway Blockbusters Part I
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this exciting brand-new program\, cultural historian and Broadway maven Barry Bradford presents some of the show-stopping musical numbers from Broadway’s best of the last 25 years. We will find out the stories behind the songs and productions and see amazing performances from shows that may include Waitress\, Some Like It Hot\, Come from Away\, and the revivals of Oklahoma\, South Pacific\, & Carousel. \nThis exciting multimedia program is pure entertainment! If you love great music and choreography\, you don’t want to miss it! \nFor each song\, we will get a brief introduction to the show and the composer/lyricist\, the background of the song\, and how it fits into the narrative. Then\, we will watch some of Broadway’s most fantastic performers—knocking phenomenal musical numbers out of the park.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/barrys-broadway-blockbusters-part-i-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:George Washington: The Perfect Man For America
DESCRIPTION:George 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 statesmen of the day had this to say when Washington died: “First in war\, first in peace\, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” \n \nGeorge Washington was tall\, athletic\, and absolutely fearless. Yet his military career was spotted before Congress appointed him to be the commanding General the head of the Continental Army\, Click here to read a fascinating account of why he is still the highest-ranking American military officer of all time. Although we remember him as a great General\, his first year of command was disastrous! \nBut then at the Battle Of Trenton. General Washington’s courage\, daring\, and heroic leadership became evident to the world. That battle is best remembered for the breathtaking Christmas crossing of the Delaware River\, but it also holds the amazing distinction of the first military battle ever fought in an urban setting! More importantly\, the Battle Of Trenton directly changed the course of the history of America – and the entire world! It is the single most important battle in the history of the USA. \n \nClick here to read more about why the Battle of Trenton is so important to the history of the world. \nAfter the Revolution\, of course\, Washington’s fame and importance only grew. As the first President of the United States\, he helped turn America from a series of promises laid out in the Declaration of Independence into a living Republic that continues to shine as a beacon of freedom and hope to people and nations around the world. \nThis multimedia presentation will offer a new perspective on the personality of the greatest American of all time! \n  \n\n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/george-washington-the-perfect-man-for-america/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Military History,Political History
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SUMMARY:Jewish Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement
DESCRIPTION:Some people incorrectly think of the civil rights movement as African-American people versus white people. \nThe truth is that many white people\, including many Jewish Americans\, provided physical\, emotional\, and monetary support to the movement. It would be more accurate to describe the civil rights battles of the 1950s and 60s as a battle between good and evil. \nThis inspiring and fascinating multimedia presentation will examine how Jewish Americans committed themselves to Dr. King’s goals of freedom\, voting rights\, community\, and an end to discrimination. We will examine \n“King repeatedly used the Jewish experience as a model of success over oppression. He respected and admired the values taught by Judaism and\, as a deeply religious man\, felt inspired by the Torah itself. He was sure that an alliance between blacks and Jews was fundamental to progress in civil rights. King felt a sense of kinship with the Jewish people and welcomed — even expected – – Jewish support and felt let down when it was not forthcoming.” Rabbi Marc Schneier \nThis Is A FREE Zoom Presentation!\nREGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB\, !0 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AFTER FEB 10\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jewish-heroes-of-the-civil-rights-movement-2/
LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Libertyville\, 60048\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights
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SUMMARY:Diana: Life Of The The People's Princess
DESCRIPTION:Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess \nLady Diana Spencer was the “People’s Princess” beloved worldwide for her compassion as much as for her glamour. \nSweet\, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye of Prince Charles\, heir to the throne of Great Britain. At first\, to the public\, her story seemed like a fairytale. A pretty young girl had been plucked out of obscurity to marry the dashing Prince. But the truth of Diana’s private life was very different from the public perception. \nIn 1981\, an estimated 750 million people worldwide watched the beautiful 20-year-old Diana Spencer marry her handsome Prince Charles amidst all the pomp and circumstance of the British Empire. But barely more than ten years later\, she was bitterly divorced with two children\, suffering from severe depression and eating disorders\, brought out by the realization that her incredible and diffident husband had been having an affair with a long-time girlfriend\, Camilla Parker-Bowles. \nAfter Princess Diana’s ugly public divorce\, she became an outcast from the British Royal family. Despite that\, she became even more beloved by the British public! She was seen as an affectionate and doting mother\, an icon of fashion style\, and\, most importantly\, a tireless champion for humanitarian causes. Diana met with Mother Teresa to bring attention to the global aid epidemic. She risked her life trying to read war zones of the scourge of land mines.  \nWherever she went\, whatever she did\, and whomever she dated\, Diana’s every move was followed by the insatiable British press. They detailed Diana’s every date\, every vacation\, and every outfit. \nWhen Princess Diana died in a horrible car crash\, she was mourned by the world. The outpouring of grief in Britain forever changed the nation’s view of the monarchy. Diana’s unexpected life\, veering between glamour and tragedy\, and her sudden and controversial death make for an unforgettable story. \n  \nRegistration Info\nThis program is offered live and in person at the Northbrook Senior Center. There is a fee to attend. Please get in touch with the organizer to register!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/diana-life-of-the-the-peoples-princess-3/
LOCATION:Northbrook Senior Center\, 3323 Walters Ave\, Northbrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:British History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T215511Z
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SUMMARY:The Swinging\, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra - Part One
DESCRIPTION:  \nFrank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. \nHe was one of a kind!  \nClick here to read about his amazing record on Civil Rights. \nIn this brand-new multimedia presentation\, I will trace the biography of Sinatra’s improbable life. We will look at his odd childhood as a skinny Italian street kid in working-class Hoboken\, New Jersey. His father was a prizefighter turned saloon keeper; his mother was a hard-drinking suffragette and political power in Hoboken who also made a living by performing abortions. We will look at Sinatra’s bumpy road to stardom. His career had so many ups and downs! Frank Sinatra seemed unstoppable from singing with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey big bands to being the idol of the Bobby Sox brigades in the early 1940s. But when he avoided serving in World War II and musical tastes began to shift\, his career went into a steep decline that was only rescued by the help of the Mafia and his fantastic performance in the movie “From Here To Eternity.” \n \nThe rest of the Frank Sinatra story is equally fascinating. Swingin’ Sinatra\, the Rat Pack\, JFK\, Marilyn Monroe\,  and an abiding dedication to Israel and civil rights are part of the story. So are Lucky Luciano\, Sam Giancana\, Skinny D’Amato\, Jilly Rizzo and the Mafia. (Click here to read about how Peter Lawford connected Sinatra to JFK!)In this one-of-a-kind presentation filled with video clips\, amazing anecdotes\, and insightful analysis\, we will look at all sides of the one and only Chairman of the Board\, Frank Sinatra. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-swinging-controversial-life-of-frank-sinatra-part-one/
LOCATION:Northbrook Senior Center\, 3323 Walters Ave\, Northbrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - February 2024 Current Events (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. I am struggling to support a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘February PM’ in the Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘February PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for February PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-february-2024-current-events-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - February 2024 Current Events (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. I am struggling to support a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘February AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘February AM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for February AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-february-2024-current-events-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T212054Z
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SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nFrom classic dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding\,” we’ll explore some fabulous films. \nBonus! \nOne of our movies features Julia Roberts. Click here to read the amazing story of the friendship between her parents and Martin Luther King! \nREGISTRATION! \nThis event is live! Registration is required\, and there is a fee to attend. Please contact the nice sponsors\, and they will be glad to help you!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago-7/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240127T233655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T233731Z
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - February 2024 Current Events
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-february-2024-current-events/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T213305Z
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SUMMARY:Clarence Darrow - Lawyer For The Ages
DESCRIPTION:For almost a century the very name “Clarence Darrow” has been used as synonymous for a brave\, intrepid lawyer fighting for the rights of the disadvantage and wrongfully accused.  The real Darrow was such a man. He took on unpopular cases\, defended clients who were seated and supportive causes which would despise by men. \nIn this fascinating\, brand-new multimedia presentation\, we will look at how one lawyer helped change our field of the wall\, mankind\, and ourselves. From the Scopes trial to Leopold and Loeb\, Clarence Darrow was in the middle of many legal controversies that we will explore as we look at the life of a complex\, controversial and charismatic man. \nPLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please contact the venue!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/clarence-darrow-lawyer-for-the-ages-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Legal History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240128T205130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T043912Z
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SUMMARY:Presidential Children PM Part3
DESCRIPTION:This is a session of a three-part series in which I will share the stories of every presidential child from Washington to Obama. \nThere are great stories\, unique individuals\, and many surprises. A few of the names\, including Madison Hemmings\, John Quincy Adams\, Robert Todd Lincoln\, and George W. Bush\, will be very familiar to you. Some\, such as “Buck” Grant\, Ruth Cleveland\, Jesse Wilson\, and Theodore Roosevelt Junior\, will absolutely fascinate you. \nThe presentations occur in chronological order. \nPart one will approximately cover Washington through Lincoln. \nPart two will approximately cover Andrew Johnson through Franklin Roosevelt. \nPart three will approximately cover Harry Truman through Barack Obama. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Kids 3 AM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Kids 3 PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Kids 3 PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/presidential-children-pm-part-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240128T202125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T202125Z
UID:12875-1708428600-1708434000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Presidential Children AM Part 3
DESCRIPTION:This is a session of a three-part series in which I will share the stories of every presidential child from Washington to Obama. \nThere are great stories\, unique individuals\, and many surprises. A few of the names\, including Madison Hemmings\, John Quincy Adams\, Robert Todd Lincoln\, and George W. Bush\, will be very familiar to you. Some\, such as “Buck” Grant\, Ruth Cleveland\, Jesse Wilson\, and Theodore Roosevelt Junior\, will absolutely fascinate you. \nThe presentations occur in chronological order. \nPart one will approximately cover Washington through Lincoln. \nPart two will approximately cover Andrew Johnson through Franklin Roosevelt. \nPart three will approximately cover Harry Truman through Barack Obama. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Kids 3 AM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Kids 3 AM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Kids 3 AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/presidential-children-am-part-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20231219T010002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T010002Z
UID:12741-1708185600-1708192800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: 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.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple! \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being\npart of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and their families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2024-wedding-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240126T161326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T161326Z
UID:12843-1707919200-1707924600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
DESCRIPTION:The Many Faces of Danny Kaye\nHe was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby\, Louis Armstrong\, and Beverly Sills. Danny Kaye danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen\, often considered the best technical dancer in the movies. His movies gathered legions of fans. His TV show won awards. But the many faces of Danny Kaye are not limited to his unparalleled career in entertainment. Danny Kaye was also a gourmet chef\, a licensed pilot\, a  baseball team owner\, a devoted gardener\, and\, most importantly\, the first celebrity to become an international spokesman for a charity. \n  \nDanny Kaye’s involvement with UNICEF set the model that countless celebrities would follow. He traveled the world\, again and again\, to draw attention to the plight of children living in harsh circumstances. When UNICEF was awarded the Nobel peace prize\, the organization asked Danny Kaye to accept the award. \nIt’s hard to name another entertainer who could do all the things Danny Kaye could do – nor name an entertainer more committed to charity. \nThe many faces of Danny Kaye also involve a darker side. Despite the fact that he seemed affable\, Danny Kaye was a complex man\, not always easy to love or understand. In this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, filled with fabulous film clips\, you will get to know the many faces of Danny Kaye.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-many-faces-of-danny-kaye-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240128T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T205406Z
UID:12877-1707849000-1707854400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Presidential Children PM Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This is a session of a three-part series in which I will share the stories of every presidential child from Washington to Obama. \nThere are great stories\, unique individuals\, and many surprises. A few of the names\, including Madison Hemmings\, John Quincy Adams\, Robert Todd Lincoln\, and George W. Bush\, will be very familiar to you. Some\, such as “Buck” Grant\, Ruth Cleveland\, Jesse Wilson\, and Theodore Roosevelt Junior\, will absolutely fascinate you. \nThe presentations occur in chronological order. \nPart one will approximately cover Washington through Lincoln. \nPart two will approximately cover Andrew Johnson through Franklin Roosevelt. \nPart three will approximately cover Harry Truman through Barack Obama. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Kids 2 PM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Kids 2 PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Kids 2 PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/presidential-children-pm-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240126T213059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T213059Z
UID:12854-1707314400-1707319800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
DESCRIPTION: 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 an uncomfortable reality: the world’s oldest democracy was unable to count the votes from a Presidential election. Long lines\, malfunctioning machines\, third-party candidates\, poorly designed ballots\, and a partisan judicial system threw the results of the battle between George W. Bush and Al Gore into massive confusion. \nOddly\, the election of 2000 was not the first time a Presidential election went into overtime! At our nation’s centennial in 1876\, the cliffhanger election between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel B. Tilden was even closer!  And\, as improbable as it may seem\, the final state to have its voting problems resolved (albeit in a controversial manner) was Florida! \nThis unique\, fascinating multimedia presentation shows how America has twice coped with a bitter Presidential election too close to call. We will examine what happens when both the political and judicial systems cannot resolve the result in a way that inspires confidence in the American public. \nWe will also look at the long-range results of the elections. The 1876 election ended the Reconstruction of the South and plunged America deep into a period of racial segregation. And the victory of George W. Bush in the election of 2000 ushered in the war on terrorism in ways that were very different from how Al Gore would have responded. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/americas-closest-elections-1876-and-2000-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240128T195718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T161752Z
UID:12871-1707244200-1707249600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Presidential Children PM Part I
DESCRIPTION:This is a session of a three-part series in which I will share the stories of every presidential child from Washington to Obama. \nThere are great stories\, unique individuals\, and many surprises. A few of the names\, including Madison Hemmings\, John Quincy Adams\, Robert Todd Lincoln\, and George W. Bush\, will be very familiar to you. Some\, such as “Buck” Grant\, Ruth Cleveland\, Jesse Wilson\, and Theodore Roosevelt Junior\, will absolutely fascinate you. \nThe presentations occur in chronological order. \nPart one will approximately cover Washington through Lincoln. \nPart two will approximately cover Andrew Johnson through Franklin Roosevelt. \nPart three will approximately cover Harry Truman through Barack Obama. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Kids 1 PM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Kids 1 PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Kids 1 PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/presidential-children-pm-part-i/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240128T194615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T163331Z
UID:12865-1707219000-1707224400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Presidential Children AM Part I
DESCRIPTION:This is a session of a three-part series in which I will share the stories of every presidential child from Washington to Obama. \nThere are great stories\, unique individuals\, and many surprises. A few of the names\, including Madison Hemmings\, John Quincy Adams\, Robert Todd Lincoln\, and George W. Bush\, will be very familiar to you. Some\, such as “Buck” Grant\, Ruth Cleveland\, Jesse Wilson\, and Theodore Roosevelt Junior\, will absolutely fascinate you. \nThe presentations occur in chronological order. \nPart one will approximately cover Washington through Lincoln. \nPart two will approximately cover Andrew Johnson through Franklin Roosevelt. \nPart three will approximately cover Harry Truman through Barack Obama. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Kids 1 AM On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Kids 1 AM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Kids 1 AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/presidential-children-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240126T213803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T213803Z
UID:12858-1707141600-1707147000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nMississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nIt had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, mood\, motivation\, and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era have generally not been hits\, and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but utter nonsense from a historical point of view. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson\, it is entirely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO\, and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise excellent. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nThis fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation will look at clips from some films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our particular focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes\, and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was! \n. 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-mississippi-burning-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20231030T020724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T211310Z
UID:12627-1706812200-1706817600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Life Of Harriet Tubman
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism\, sacrifice\, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor of the Underground Railroad. They remember that she led many enslaved people to freedom. But like Rosa Parks or Paul Revere\, she’s remembered more as a symbolic figure than as a real-life person whose life was dramatic before and after her daring rescues behind enemy lines. \nIn this fast-moving and fascinating multimedia presentation\, you will meet the woman behind the legend. The life of Harriet Tubman includes being a spy\, a nurse\, an advocate for women’s suffrage\, and the distinction of being the first American woman ever to lead regular army troops into combat! I love this presentation\, and I think you will as well! \nTHIS IS A FREE ZOOM PRESENTATION! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-life-of-harriet-tubman-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240126T170044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T211002Z
UID:12845-1706792400-1706797800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Presidential Children
DESCRIPTION:This is a session of a three-part series in which I will share the stories of every presidential child from Washington to Obama. \nThere are great stories\, unique individuals\, and many surprises. A few of the names\, including Madison Hemmings\, John Quincy Adams\, Robert Todd Lincoln\, and George W. Bush\, will be very familiar to you. Some\, such as “Buck” Grant\, Ruth Cleveland\, Jesse Wilson\, and Theodore Roosevelt Junior\, will absolutely fascinate you. \nThe presentations occur in chronological order. \nPart one will approximately cover Washington through Lincoln. \nPart two will approximately cover Andrew Johnson through Franklin Roosevelt. \nPart three will approximately cover Harry Truman through Barack Obama.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/presidential-children/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History
ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20240103T185445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T185445Z
UID:12802-1706709600-1706715000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age: Rockefeller
DESCRIPTION:  \nDuring the Gilded Age\, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. \nIf I asked you to name the richest American\, you’d probably say Bill Gates or Sam Walton.  Both are from the top of the list! \nToday we focus on the richest man of all time. How rich was John D. Rockefeller?  He was wealthier than Gates and Walton\, and Warren Buffet added together! At one time\, his personal income was almost 2% of the entire American GDP!  SO\, where did Rockefeller get his money?  Oil\, of course – but that is only part of the story. And the rest of the story of this fascinating man is a tale of cold-hearted business practice\, unparalleled personal generosity\, and deep commitment to religion.  What a man! \n \nThis four-week series examines the great fortunes of that fascinating era.  We will attempt to put each into perspective and offer intriguing insights\, modern comparisons\, and historical context for each. By any standard\, John D Rockefeller is the richest Americans of all time. He is far wealthier than Bill Gates or just Bezos. There has never been any person in modern times with more money than the controversial John D Rockefeller! \n#1 Rockefeller \n# 2: Vanderbilt \n#3: Astor
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/great-fortunes-of-the-gilded-age-rockefeller/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20231228T205302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T205302Z
UID:12769-1706639400-1706644800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2024 Current Events (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. I am struggling to support a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘January PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘January PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for January PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-january-2024-current-events-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T123717
CREATED:20231227T233813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T204435Z
UID:12767-1706614200-1706619600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2024 Current Events (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. I am struggling to support a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘January AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘January AM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for January AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nRegistration \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-january-2024-current-events-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: 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.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple! \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being\npart of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and their families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2025-wedding-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Spy And Chef\n \nIn 1963\, Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV! \nHer program “The French Chef” was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit!  Julia Child changed how America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television\, and became one of the first and most essential faces of public broadcasting.  Quite a legacy for a woman who was neither French nor a chef! \n There was another long-secret side to Julia Child that she hid for many decades. \nIn 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills became famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top-secret spy corps during World War II!  The fantastic Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China\, WWII\, which was later to become the CIA.  Click here to read a bit more about this fascinating period in her extraordinary life! \nUtilizing a very high level of security clearance\, exceptional organizational skills\, and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America as her nation.  She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies!  Paul\, Julia Child\, moved from one dangerous overseas post to another with her husband\, serving our country before learning how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny\, and fascinating multimedia presentation!  We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate\, and had a whole lot of fun in everything she attempted! \n  \nMore Info\nThis program is offered live and in person!  \n REGISTRATION: I suggest calling the senior center directly.  Their website can be a little tricky to maneuver. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-spy-and-chef-2/
LOCATION:Clarendale Of Algonquin\, 2001 W Algonquin Rd\, Algonquin\, IL\, 60102
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - January 2024 Current Events
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is so unique because we will not just talk about our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll go through a number of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the express choice of the moderator. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-january-2024-current-events-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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