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  • JFK: A Life

    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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  • Election of 1948

    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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  • George S. Patton

    George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared

    Private Venue

    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.  Along with Generals Washington, Grant and Sherman, Patton was … Continue reading →

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    The Best Men Not To Be President

    Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United States

    The 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 →

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  • The Ten Best American Presidents

    The Ten Greatest American Presidents

    Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United States

    The 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 →

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  • Bob Hope Movies Featured In Magazine

    Bob Hope – Man Of A Million Laughs And Two Personalities

    Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg

    Bob 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 →

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    The Best Losing Presidential Candidates

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    The 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 →

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  • George S. Patton

    George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared

    Private Venue

    George 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 →

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  • Edward R. Murrow In London

    Edward R. Murrow: The Legend, The Man, The Impact

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

    Edward 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 →

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  • Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World

    Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World

    McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

    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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