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  • The Election of 1992

    Private Venue

    Bill 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

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  • First Ladies From ELeanor Roosevelt To Dr. Jill Biden

    Moorings Of Arlington Heights 811 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

    First 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, Northfield

    Barbara 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

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  • The Ten Greatest American Presidents

    Private Venue

    The 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

  • The Ten Greatest American Presidents

    Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

    The 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 States

    Barbara 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

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  • The Best Losing Presidential Candidates

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    The 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

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  • Understanding The Election Of 2008

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Understanding 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