BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Speaking For A Change - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Speaking For A Change
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://barrybradford.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Speaking For A Change
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230703T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T034542
CREATED:20230615T170428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T151034Z
UID:12175-1688391000-1688396400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The most important sentence ever written by an American – a sentence that has inspired people in every part of the world – is found in America’s purpose statement! Click here to read more. The legacy of Washington\, Hancock\, Franklin\, Jefferson\, Adams\, Hamilton\, and Paul Revere still challenges us. \n \nOn a stifling July Thursday in 1776\, our Founding Fathers agreed to a completely unique document in the world’s history. There had been many revolutions over the centuries\, but never had one begun with a philosophical purpose statement. \nAlthough the Declaration of Independence has no legal power\, the Declaration has become the guiding beacon for what America strives to become. As the events of 2020 showed\, we as a nation are a world leader in human rights\, yet\, America is still a work in progress. \n \nWhy study the Declaration of Independence? Because it is the ultimate statement of what we hope to become. It has been quoted by freedom movements in the USA and worldwide. \nYet many Americans know surprisingly little about it. In this exciting and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, I will present the thrilling themes\, difficult negotiations\, contradictory\, complex\, charismatic personalities\, and exciting events leading to the most critical moment in American history. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/americas-purpose-statement-the-declaration-of-independence-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Civil Rights,Economic History,Legal History,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/trumbull-large1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T034542
CREATED:20230714T221321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T225519Z
UID:12265-1689618600-1689624000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Lincoln\, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning Of Reconstruction
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln\, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning of Reconstruction\n\nThis fascinating program traces how Abraham Lincoln grew and changed his thinking about ending the enslavement of African-Americans.\n\nAlthough Lincoln always personally hated enslavement\, he struggled to find a governmental solution. The amazing history of monumental events like the Emancipation Proclamation\, The 13th Amendment to the Constitution\, and Reconstruction is a story that is both interesting and still relevant to us!\n\n\nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; 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 ‘Recon 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 ‘Recon PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Recon PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Jul 17\, 2023\, 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\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/lincoln-the-end-of-slavery-and-the-beginning-of-reconstruction-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/End-Of-Slavery-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230718T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T034542
CREATED:20230714T224816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T225015Z
UID:12267-1689679800-1689685200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Lincoln\, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning Of Reconstruction
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln\, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning of Reconstruction\n\nThis fascinating program traces how Abraham Lincoln grew and changed his thinking about ending the enslavement of African-Americans.\n\nAlthough Lincoln always personally hated enslavement\, he struggled to find a governmental solution. The amazing history of monumental events like the Emancipation Proclamation\, The 13th Amendment to the Constitution\, and Reconstruction is a story that is both interesting and still relevant to us!\n\n\nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; 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 ‘Recon 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 ‘Recon AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for Recon AM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Jul 18\, 2023\, 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TUESDAY MID-DAY \n  \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/lincoln-the-end-of-slavery-and-the-beginning-of-reconstruction-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Economic History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/End-Of-Slavery-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230724T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T034542
CREATED:20230612T194035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T194431Z
UID:12129-1690205400-1690210800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:America's Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The most important sentence ever written by an American – a sentence that has inspired people in every part of the world – is found in America’s purpose statement! Click here to read more. The legacy of Washington\, Hancock\, Franklin\, Jefferson\, Adams\, Hamilton\, and Paul Revere challenges us even today. \n \nOn a stifling July Thursday in 1776\, our Founding Fathers agreed to a completely unique document in the world’s history. There had been many revolutions over the centuries\, but never had one begun with a philosophical purpose statement. \nAlthough the Declaration of Independence has no legal power\, the Declaration has become the guiding beacon for what America strives to become. As the events of 2020 showed\, we as a nation are a world leader in human rights\, yet\, America is still a work in progress. \n \nWhy study the Declaration of Independence? Because it is the ultimate statement of what we hope to become. It has been quoted by freedom movements in the USA and worldwide. \nYet many Americans know surprisingly little about it. In this exciting and thought-provoking multimedia presentation\, I will present the thrilling themes\, difficult negotiations\, contradictory\, complex\, charismatic personalities\, and exciting events leading to the most critical moment in American history. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/americas-purpose-statement-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Economic History,Legal History,Military History,Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/trumbull-large1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T100000
DTSTAMP:20260611T034542
CREATED:20260101T215602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T215602Z
UID:14639-1690448400-1690452000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Ten Greatest American Presidents
DESCRIPTION:The Ten Best American Presidents\n \nHow do we determine who the greatest Presidents were? \nOne recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! \nAnother recent poll\, this one only of Republicans\, showed that 5% considered George W. Bush the greatest President of all time! \nLet’s not ask the public! \nWhen professional historians are asked to compile lists of the greatest Presidents\, they usually choose Washington\, Lincoln\, and FDR as the best. (apologies to both Presidents Bush and Clinton!) \nBut after those three\, the lists become intriguing. Does Truman belong in the pantheon? How about Jefferson\, Jackson\, Theodore Roosevelt\, Reagan\, or Polk? Can a case be made for Madison\, Cleveland\, JFK\, or Wilson? The debate is fun\, and the comparisons are exciting! I will prevent my intentionally provocative choices in this fast-moving multimedia presentation. \nTHIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND IN PERSON ONLY. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  ON THE FORM.  \nENTER THE TITLE “10 Best Presidents at 6 PM July 27 \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-ten-greatest-american-presidents-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/newsweek-the-10-best-american-presidents.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T034542
CREATED:20230721T040004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T040004Z
UID:12306-1690480800-1690486200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Ten Greatest American Presidents
DESCRIPTION:The Ten Best American Presidents\n \nHow do we determine who the greatest Presidents were? \nOne recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! \nAnother recent poll\, this one only of Republicans\, showed that 5% considered George W. Bush the greatest President of all time! \nLet’s not ask the public! \nWhen professional historians are asked to compile lists of the greatest Presidents\, they usually choose Washington\, Lincoln\, and FDR as the best. (apologies to both Presidents Bush and Clinton!) \nBut after those three\, the lists become intriguing. Does Truman belong in the pantheon? How about Jefferson\, Jackson\, Theodore Roosevelt\, Reagan\, or Polk? Can a case be made for Madison\, Cleveland\, JFK\, or Wilson? The debate is fun\, and the comparisons are exciting! I will prevent my intentionally provocative choices in this fast-moving multimedia presentation. \nTHIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND IN PERSON ONLY. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  ON THE FORM.  \nENTER THE TITLE “10 Best Presidents at 6 PM July 27 \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-ten-greatest-american-presidents/
LOCATION:Rolling Meadows Library\, 3110 Martin Lane\, Rolling Meadows\, IL\, 60008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Political History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://barrybradford.com/wp-content/uploads/newsweek-the-10-best-american-presidents.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR