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The assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President, the whole nation is watching the every move … Continue reading
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Julia Child: Serving America In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way America … Continue reading |
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The midterm Election of 2018 contests have a unique urgency about them. After Donald Trump was elected president despite losing the popular vote by almost 3,000,000 votes, our country has been going through unprecedented political turmoil. While it is unlikely … Continue reading |
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The midterm Election of 2018 has a unique urgency about the contests. After Donald Trump was elected president despite losing the popular vote by almost 3,000,000 votes, our country has been going through unprecedented political turmoil. While it is unlikely … Continue reading |
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It was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading |
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The midterm Election of 2018 contests have a unique urgency about them. After Donald Trump was elected president despite losing the popular vote by almost 3,000,000 votes, our country has been going through unprecedented political turmoil. While it is unlikely … Continue reading
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The midterm Election of 2018 has a unique urgency about the contests. After Donald Trump was elected president despite losing the popular vote by almost 3,000,000 votes, our country has been going through unprecedented political turmoil. While it is unlikely … Continue reading |
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Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading |
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Now that we've seen the result of the vote, we will take the time to talk about what does it mean for the future of our country. We will analyze the Illinois elections as well as delve deeply into the … Continue reading |
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It was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading |
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Now that we've seen the result of the vote, we will take the time to talk about what does it mean for the future of our country. We will analyze the Illinois elections as well as delve deeply into the … Continue reading |
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Now that we've seen the result of the vote, we will take the time to talk about what does it mean for the future of our country. We will analyze the Illinois elections as well as delve deeper into the … Continue reading |
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The Bridge on the River Kwai Is One of the Greatest World War II Movies. Is It Accurate? The Bridge on the River Kwai is a masterpiece of filmmaking. The story concerns British soldiers, captured by the Japanese during the … Continue reading
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If you were watching TV in 1980, you might have noticed a curly haired 26 year old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live in a women's … Continue reading |
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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
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Richard J. Daley was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years. The Legacy Of Richard J. Daley His legacy is complex and his accomplishments controversial, substantial, and long-lasting. A poll of professional historians named Richard J. Daley as the sixth most … Continue reading |
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For two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with "The City That Works." At times, it seemed as if he would be … Continue reading |
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The Marx Brothers were much, much better than you think! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. But when you look deeper you see an immigrant success story, discover how American popular culture … Continue reading |
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Come and celebrate the holidays with the music of the incomparable Irving Berlin! "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original "Holiday … Continue reading |