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Chicago
The Democratic Convention Of 1968
Wauconda Public Library 801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL, United States1968 Democratic Convention "The Whole World Is Watching! The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to … Continue reading
The Democratic Convention Of 1968
Private Venue1968 Democratic Convention "The Whole World Is Watching! The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to … Continue reading
The Democratic Convention Of 1968
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States1968 Democratic Convention "The Whole World Is Watching! The Whole World Is Watching! So went the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, ILIn the first half of the 20th century, the Chicago Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century … 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
Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFor two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with "The City That Works." At times, it seemed as if he would be … Continue reading
Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFor two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with "The City That Works." At times, it seemed as if he would be … Continue reading
The Mafia Battle For New York
Private VenueThe Mafia And The Battle For New York From the Godfather to the Sopranos, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City is … Continue reading
The Mafia Battle For New York
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe Mafia And The Battle For New York From the Godfather to the Sopranos, from Capone to Boardwalk Empire, America is fascinated with the Mafia. And the story of the Mafia wars for the control of New York City … Continue reading
Sam Giancana – Master Of The Mob, Murderer Of JFK?
ZoomForget Al Capone. Capone ran the Chicago Outfit brutally and very publicly for just a couple of years before being sent to prison on income tax charges. Tony Accordo and Paul Rccca ran the Outfit until 1957 when they turned over … Continue reading