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Dwight Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAdlai 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
George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldGeorge 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
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldGeorge 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
George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesGeorge 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
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesGeorge 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
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United StatesGeorge 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
Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesIke – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Very few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. He did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces … Continue reading
Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesEleanor 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
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
Ela Township Senior Center 380 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich, IL, United StatesGeorge 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
Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesWhen 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