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  • JFK – A Life

    Private Venue

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

  • Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    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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  • 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

  • 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

  • Douglas MacArthur – America’s Old Soldier

    Private Venue

     Few American military leaders have been as controversial as General Douglas MacArthur! In this fascinating biographical multimedia presentation, we will look at his dynamic background, colorful personality, extremely mixed military leadership and the controversial circumstances surrounding his public firing by … Continue reading

  • First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

    Private Venue

    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

  • The Ten Greatest American Presidents

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

    The Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who were the greatest Presidents? 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 Ten Greatest American Presidents

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

    The Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who were the greatest Presidents? 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