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America’s Greatest First Ladies
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, IL, United StatesWho Were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … Continue reading
America’s Greatest First Ladies
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … Continue reading
America’s Greatest First Ladies
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … 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
America’s Greatest First Ladies
Naperville Public Library 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, United StatesWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … 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
George S. Patton – The Man The Germans Feared
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, 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
America’s Greatest First Ladies
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … Continue reading
The Life of Winston Churchill
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesThe amazing life of Winston Churchill is the subject of a fascinating multimedia presentation. We will look at his unique background, successes and failures before World War II, and his consummate leadership of the British people during the greatest war … Continue reading