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Constitution
The Declaration of Independence – America’s Purpose Statement
Private VenueSigning Of The Declaration Of Independence The Declaration Of Independence - America's Purpose Statement It was a moment that changed the history of the world forever. Throughout recorded time, there had been innumerable revolutions, revolts, and separatist movements. But never … Continue reading
The Declaration of Independence – America’s Purpose Statement
Private VenueThe Declaration Of Independence - America's Purpose Statement It was a moment that changed the history of the world forever. Throughout recorded time, there had been innumerable revolutions, revolts, and separatist movements. But never had such a group of educated … Continue reading
James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesTheir names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin
ZoomBenjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading
The History Of Presidential Impeachment
ZoomJames 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 25th Amendment
ZoomAfter President John F. Kennedy's assassination, Congress sent a complicated but important constitutional amendment to the states. Constitutional amendment. The 25th amendment clarified the order of succession to the presidency under several scenarios unseen by the Constitution. It also addressed … Continue reading
The History Of Presidential Impeachment
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJames 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 25th Amendment
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAfter President John F. Kennedy's assassination, Congress sent a complicated but important constitutional amendment to the states. Constitutional amendment. The 25th amendment clarified the order of succession to the presidency under several scenarios unseen by the Constitution. It also addressed … Continue reading
Gideon, Escobedo, Miranda – Protecting The Accused
Private VenueMiranda rights have become so familiar that most of us can recite them from memory - even though we have never been accused of a crime! The "Warren Court" of the 1960s was tasked with interpreting the Bill Of Rights … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldBenjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading