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Dwight Eisenhower
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
Private VenueGeorge S. Patton was a man of contradictions - charismatic, cunning, courageous, self-confident and superstitious, egotistical and emotional. And he was one of the greatest generals ever to serve the USA. Along with Generals Washington, Grant and Sherman, Patton was … Continue reading
The Best Men Not To Be President
Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United StatesThe Best Men Never To Be President Adlai Stevenson on the cover of Life. History is full of intriguing "what-if" questions. And nowhere does this game of historical speculation offer more possibilities for debate than Presidential elections. In every spirited … Continue reading
The Ten Greatest American Presidents
Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United StatesThe Ten Best American Presidents One recent poll of Americans found that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! A recent poll of Republicans showed that 5% of them thought George W. Bush was the greatest … Continue reading
Bob Hope – Man Of A Million Laughs And Two Personalities
Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, SchaumburgBob Hope is one of the most beloved men in American History. He was a major star in vaudeville, on radio, in films and on television. His tireless travels to entertain the troops during World War II made him a … Continue reading
The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Adlai Stevenson on the cover of Life. Each ran for President and lost. And each was an outstanding man who might … Continue reading
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
Private VenueGeorge S. Patton - The Man The Germans Feared George S.. Patton was a man of contradictions - charismatic, cunning, courageous, self-confident and superstitious, egotistical and emotional. And he was one of the greatest generals ever to serve the USA. … Continue reading
Edward R. Murrow: The Legend, The Man, The Impact
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesEdward R. Murrow Murrow at CBS From his riveting broadcasts from the rooftops of London during the Blitz to his unforgettable account of entering the concentration camps to his heroic challenge to Sen. Joseph McCarthy, Edward R Murrow has long … Continue reading
Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeEleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World Any discussion of the most influential First Ladies has to start with Eleanor Roosevelt. America had popular First Ladies (Dolley Madison, Frances Cleveland) America had First Ladies who worked to help others. … Continue reading
Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeEleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World Any discussion of the most influential First Ladies has to start with Eleanor Roosevelt. America had popular First Ladies (Dolley Madison, Frances Cleveland) America had First Ladies who worked to help others. … Continue reading
Adlai Stevenson
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesAdlai Stevenson is one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. His entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He twice ran unsuccessfully for president, … Continue reading