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FDR
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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
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Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
Private VenueWhen 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
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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. In … Continue reading
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The Doolittle Raid – Flying Into Greatness
Private VenueThe 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
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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. In … Continue reading
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The Life Of FDR – A Multimedia Presentation
Private VenueThe Life Of FDR Understanding the life of FDR is like taking a sonogram of the USA. Franklin Roosevelt transformed the United States with his optimism, vigor, vision and skill. The effects are still being felt and still being debated … Continue reading
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The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President, the whole nation is watching the every move … Continue reading
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The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President, the whole nation is watching the every move … Continue reading
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The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President, the whole nation is watching the every move … Continue reading
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America’s Greatest First Ladies
First Presbyterian CHurch Libertyville 219 W. Maple, Libertyville IL, United StatesWho 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. In … Continue reading