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Baseball
Jackie Robinson
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, ILJackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. The dramatic story of how Branch Rickey defied the baseball establishment by promoting the major leagues the first African American players ever to walk on the field is fascinating. However, Jackie Robinson is … Continue reading
1921
Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bar Road, Syosset, NY, United StatesToday, our multimedia time capsule takes us all the way back to 1921. World War One was over, the Republicans regained control of the government, and America was recovering from the flu pandemic. So what was American life like 100 … Continue reading
Jackie Robinson
First Presbyterian CHurch Libertyville 219 W. Maple, Libertyville IL, United StatesJackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. The dramatic story of how Branch Rickey defied the baseball establishment by promoting the major leagues the first African American players ever to walk on the field is fascinating. However, Jackie Robinson is … Continue reading
1947 – America Seventy Five Years Ago
Zoom1947 was one of the most exciting years in American history! Baseball's color barrier was broken when Jackie Robinson came to bat for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Even if you're not a baseball fan, you need to recognize this is the … Continue reading
1947 – America Seventy Five Years Ago (PM)
Zoom1947 was one of the most exciting years in American history! Baseball's color barrier was broken when Jackie Robinson came to bat for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Even if you're not a baseball fan, you need to recognize this is the … Continue reading
1924 – America 100 Years Ago
ZoomOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 - America 100 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading
1924 – America 100 Years Ago (PM)
ZoomOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 - America 100 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading
1949 – America 75 Years Ago (AM)
ZoomOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading
1949 – America 75 Years Ago (PM)
ZoomOur popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Private VenueTHIS PROGRAM IS FREE, LIVE, AND IN-PERSON! In the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in baseball—a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of … Continue reading