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The Life Of FDR – A Multimedia Presentation

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

The Life Of FDR Understanding the life of FDR is like taking a sonogram of the USA.  Franklin Roosevelt transformed the United States with optimism, vigor, vision, and skill.  The effects are still being felt and still being debated today. … Continue reading

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The Ten Greatest American Presidents

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

The Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who the greatest Presidents were? One recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! Another recent poll, this one only … Continue reading

The Election Of 1960

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The election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. Until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest  Presidential election in our lifetimes.  This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading

Brown v Board – SCOTUS Transforms America

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

In 1896, The United States Supreme Court ruled 7 -1 that segregation was legal in the country that was begun with a document that said "...all men are created equal..." In 1954, The Supreme Court of The United States declared … Continue reading

Presidential Children PM Part3

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This is a session of a three-part series in which I will share the stories of every presidential child from Washington to Obama. There are great stories, unique individuals, and many surprises. A few of the names, including Madison Hemmings, … Continue reading

1949 – America 75 Years Ago (AM)

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Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question.  We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading

1949 – America 75 Years Ago (PM)

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Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question.  We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading

1949 – America 75 Years Ago

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry:1949 - America 75 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question.  We will look at the famous people who were born … Continue reading

Richard Nixon

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Richard Nixon is one of the most fascinating, contradictory, and enigmatic men ever to be president. Parts of his story are admirable and exciting. An aspect of Nixon's background that should not be overlooked is his lifting himself up from … Continue reading

Richard Nixon

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Richard Nixon is one of the most fascinating, contradictory, and enigmatic men ever to be president. Parts of his story are admirable and exciting. An aspect of Nixon's background that should not be overlooked is his lifting himself up from … Continue reading