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Abraham Lincoln
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The Declaration of Independence – America’s Purpose Statement
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldSigning Of The Declaration Of Independence The 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 … Continue reading
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1861 The Civil War At 150 – Reflections On Amercia’s Deadliest War
Garlands Of Barrington 1000 Garlands Ln, Barrington1860 & 1861 The Civil War At 150 A Nation Divided - 1860 1861 The Civil War The Declaration Of Independence stated "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..." The Civil War tested whether … 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
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Leadership, Lincoln Style
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldLearn to think like Lincoln! Abraham Lincoln was one of the most unique, creative, and imaginative men ever to be president. He is one of a kind method of thinking, interacting, and relating not only allowed him to be our … Continue reading
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The Best Men Not To Be President
Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United StatesThe Best Men Never To Be President Adlai Stevenson on the cover of Life. History is full of intriguing "what-if" questions. And nowhere does this game of historical speculation offer more possibilities for debate than Presidential elections. In every spirited … Continue reading
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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, 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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The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Adlai Stevenson on the cover of Life. Each ran for President and lost. And each was an outstanding man who might … Continue reading
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America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe most important sentence ever written by an American - a sentence which has inspired people in every part of the world - is found in America's purpose statement! Click here to read more. On a stifling July day in … Continue reading
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