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    The Best Men Not To Be President

    Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United States

    The 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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  • Wendell Willkie Campaign Button

    The Best Losing Presidential Candidates

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    The 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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  • Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World

    Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World

    McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

    Eleanor 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 →

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  • Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World

    Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World

    McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

    Eleanor 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 →

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  • Richard J. Daley

    Hizzoner – Richard J. Daley, The Mayor Of Chicago

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    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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  • Adlai Stevenson on the cover of Life.

    Adlai Stevenson

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Adlai 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 →

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  • Adlai Stevenson on the cover of Life.

    Adlai Stevenson

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Adlai 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 →

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  • Richard J. Daley

    Hizzoner – Richard J. Daley, The Mayor Of Chicago

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    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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  • Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World

    Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World

    Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

    Eleanor 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 →

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  • Election of 1948

    Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    When 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 →