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Adlai Stevenson

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Adlai 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

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George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

George 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

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George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

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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George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

George 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

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George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

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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George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared

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

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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Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

Ike –  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

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Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World

Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

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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George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared

Ela Township Senior Center 380 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

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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Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, 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