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Abraham Lincoln
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesAre you ready for some high energy history? How Lincoln's Box Looked From The Audience at Ford's Theater When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated … Continue reading
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The Declaration of Independence – America’s Purpose Statement
Private VenueSigning Of The Declaration Of IndependenceThe Declaration Of Independence - America's Purpose StatementIt was a moment that changed the history of the world forever. Throughout recorded time, there had been innumerable revolutions, revolts, and separatist movements. But never had such … Continue reading
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The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesThe shooting 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 of … Continue reading
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Ulysses S. Grant – Warrior And President
Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United StatesAfter three years of tremendous bloodshed, Union losses and a seemingly endless stalemate , President Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant to head the USA Army. The War was over less than a year later. Grant saved the Union, crushed the terrorists … Continue reading
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Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion
Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United StatesSherman's March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman's March To The Sea. After the War, traitors who were inclined to respect Grant and … Continue reading
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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United StatesThe Ten Best American Presidents One recent poll of Americans found that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! A recent poll of Republicans showed that 5% of them thought George W. Bush was the greatest … Continue reading
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesAre you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading
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First Ladies – 1860 – 1945
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFirst Ladies - 1860 - 1945 When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the extraordinary women … Continue reading
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The Declaration of Independence – America’s Purpose Statement
Private VenueThe Declaration Of Independence - America's Purpose Statement It was a moment that changed the history of the world forever. Throughout recorded time, there had been innumerable revolutions, revolts, and separatist movements. But never had such a group of educated … Continue reading
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First Ladies – 1860 – 1945
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldFirst Ladies - 1860 - 1945 When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the extraordinary women … Continue reading