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  • Benjamin Franklin

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

     Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly there is no life that can compare to his. He was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although he started in poverty grew to phenomenal well. He was … Continue reading

  • Gideon, Escobedo, Miranda – Protecting The Accused

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

      Miranda 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

  • The Declaration of Independence – America’s Purpose Statement

    Private Venue

    Signing 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

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  • James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Their 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

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     Benjamin 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

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  • The History Of Presidential Impeachment

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    James 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

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  • The 25th Amendment

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    After 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

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  • The History Of Presidential Impeachment

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    James 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

    $5.00