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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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  • America’s Greatest First Ladies

    Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, IL, United States

    Who 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

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  • America’s Greatest First Ladies

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Who 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

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • America’s Greatest First Ladies

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Who 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

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • 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

    Free - but registration requested!
  • America’s Greatest First Ladies

    Naperville Public Library 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, United States

    Who 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

    Free - but registration requested!
  • 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

    $6
  • 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