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Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose

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Paul Revere Patriot With A Purpose. Public speaker and historian Barry Bradford presents an exciting and unexpected look into the life of a great American hero.

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Our First First Ladies

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

The Founding Father never gave a moment's thought to the role of the President wife. In fact, the term "First Lay" itself would be unknown for fifty years! Nonetheless, the first women to hold the title of "First Lady"  were … Continue reading

George Washington: The Perfect Man For America

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George Washington is America's greatest hero. He was our greatest soldier. He was also our greatest President.  His contemporaries already knew that he was a man whose importance to the nation could never be questioned.  One of the most honored … Continue reading

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Benjamin Franklin

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

 Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading

George Washington: The Perfect Man For America

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

George Washington is America's greatest hero. He was our greatest soldier. He was also our greatest President.  His contemporaries already knew that he was a man whose importance to the nation could never be questioned.  One of the most honored … Continue reading

Suffrage: The Battle For Women’s Rights To Vote

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

They were called the "Soldiers In Petticoats," "Iron Jawed Angels" and "Suffragettes." After a battle that spanned the 18th and 20th centuries, generations of brilliant, determined women fought for the right to vote. 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of American … Continue reading

Our First First Ladies

Unnamed Venue IL, United States

The Founding Father never gave a moment's thought to the role of the President wife. In fact, the term "First Lay" itself would be unknown for fifty years! Nonetheless, the first women to hold the title of "First Lady"  were … Continue reading

Benjamin Franklin

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

 Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … Continue reading