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America’s Greatest First Ladies
Private VenueWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the role of First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. … Continue reading
America’s Greatest First Ladies
ZoomWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the role of First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. … Continue reading
First Ladies – 1860 – 1945
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFirst Ladies - 1860 - 1945 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 extraordinary women … Continue reading
First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFirst 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
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe 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
Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
Private VenueAfter World War I ended, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding, an amiable Sen. from … Continue reading
The Life of Winston Churchill (Part I)
ZoomThe amazing life of Winston Churchill is the subject of a fascinating two-part multimedia presentation. The first week will cover the life of Churchhill up until World War II. We will look at his unique background, successes, and failures before … Continue reading
George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero
Private VenueGeorge 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
America’s Greatest First Ladies
Private VenueWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the Founders did not give the role of the First Lady so much as a moment's thought by … Continue reading
The Doolittle Raid At 80 – Flying Into Greatness
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThe Doolittle Raid: America Fights Back After the deadly surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the USA wanted. Pres. Roosevelt knew that it would inevitably be a long war when we took on the forces of the Japanese Army and Navy. … Continue reading