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Dwight Eisenhower
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Walter Cronkite: And That’s The Way It Is
Private Venue2016 marks the 100th birthday of Walter Cronkite. In an era when the "mainstream media" is a convenient whipping boy for any politician upset by unfavorable coverage, it is hard to imagine that at one time a network news anchorman … Continue reading
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JFK – A Life
Private VenueJOHN F. KENNEDY - A LIFE JFK is one of our most beloved and well-known Presidents. However, much of what we "know" about John Fitzgerald Kennedy is fragmentary: his dalliances with women, his heroism in the aftermath of PT-109, his glamorous wife, … Continue reading
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Edward R. Murrow: The Legend, The Man, The Impact
Private VenueEdward R. Murrow Murrow at CBS With a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: "The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad, and given considerable … Continue reading
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Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
Private VenueWhen Harry S. Truman left office, he was considered a failed President. Wags said, "To err is Truman!" A half-century later, the conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading
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First Ladies From ELeanor Roosevelt To Dr. Jill Biden
Moorings Of Arlington Heights 811 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesFirst 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
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The Life Of FDR – A Multimedia Presentation
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe 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
Private VenueThe 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
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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesThe 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
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The Election Of 1960
Private VenueThe 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
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Presidential Children PM Part3
ZoomThis 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