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Adlai Stevenson
Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
Indian Trails Library 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, United StatesWhen Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said, "To err is Truman!" A half century later, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading
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
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
Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeEleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World Any discussion of the most influential First Ladies has to start with Eleanor Roosevelt. America had popular First Ladies (Dolley Madison, Frances Cleveland) America had First Ladies who worked to help others. … Continue reading
Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeEleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World Any discussion of the most influential First Ladies has to start with Eleanor Roosevelt. America had popular First Ladies (Dolley Madison, Frances Cleveland) America had First Ladies who worked to help others. … Continue reading
Hizzoner – Richard J. Daley, The Mayor Of Chicago
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldRichard 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
Adlai Stevenson
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesAdlai Stevenson is one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. His entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He twice ran unsuccessfully for president, … Continue reading
Adlai Stevenson
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAdlai Stevenson is one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. His entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He twice ran unsuccessfully for president, … Continue reading
Hizzoner – Richard J. Daley, The Mayor Of Chicago
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesRichard 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
Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesEleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World Any discussion of the most influential First Ladies has to start with Eleanor Roosevelt. America had popular First Ladies (Dolley Madison, Frances Cleveland America had First Ladies who worked to help others. … Continue reading