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The History Of Presidential Impeachment
Lifelong MontclaireJames Madison and the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned about what would happen if a president lost his moral bearing and committed crimes while serving as chief executive of the land. Their concern led them to include impeachment in the … Continue reading
Understanding The Election Of 2008
Private VenueUnderstanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading
The History Of Presidential Impeachment
Private VenueJames Madison and the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned about what would happen if a president lost his moral bearing and committed crimes while serving as chief executive of the land. Their concern led them to include impeachment in the … Continue reading
The Election of 1992
Private VenueBill Clinton stood politics on its ear in 1992! 1992 presented one of the most unusual, exciting, and important elections in modern American history. After 12 consecutive years of Republican presidents, the upstart from Arkansas came out of nowhere to … Continue reading
First Ladies From ELeanor Roosevelt To Dr. Jill Biden
Moorings Of Arlington Heights 811 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesFirst Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries 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 … Continue reading
Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldBarbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on … Continue reading
The Ten Greatest American Presidents
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesThe Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who the greatest Presidents were? One recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! Another recent poll, this one only … Continue reading
Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesBarbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on … Continue reading
The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Each ran for President and lost. In some cases, more than once! And each was an outstanding man who might well … Continue reading
Understanding The Election Of 2008
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldUnderstanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading