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George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero

Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero He was a soldier who won the Nobel Peace Prize. A man of such great humility that he refused to say yes when he was offered the job he most wanted. … Continue reading

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Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

Eleanor 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

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The Life Of FDR – A Multimedia Presentation

Private Venue

The Life Of FDR Understanding the life of FDR is like taking a sonogram of the USA.  He transformed the USA with his optimism, vigor, vision and skill.  The effects are still being felt today.  And he did it all … Continue reading

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First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

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

JFK – A Life

Garlands Of Barrington 1000 Garlands Ln, Barrington

JOHN F. KENNEDY - A LIFE JFK is one of our most well-known Presidents. However, much of what we "know" about him is fragmentary: his dalliances with women, his heroism in the aftermath of PT-109, his glamorous wife, his horrific death. … Continue reading

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Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House

Indian Trails Library 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, United States

When Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said, "To err is Truman!" A half century later, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading

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