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Harry Truman
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1947 – Time Capsule of America 75 Years Ago
Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY, United StatesToday, our time capsule lands 75 years ago in the tumultuous and traumatic year of 1947. Jackie Robinson integrated baseball and opened the door to the civil rights movement. The United Nations agreed to the framework that would become Israel … Continue reading
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1947 Time Capsule
Private VenueMy always-popular "Time Capsule" series turns its lens on America 75 years ago. 1947 was a turbulent year in the world. Israel and India became independent, the cold war began, the sound barrier was broken and the great Jackie Robinson … Continue reading
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1947 Time Capsule
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldMy always-popular "Time Capsule" series turns its lens on America 75 years ago. 1947 was a turbulent year in the world. Israel and India became independent, the cold war began, the sound barrier was broken and the great Jackie Robinson … 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, the conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading
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1948: America 75 Years Ago (AM)
ZoomI’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’s top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading
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1948: America 75 Years Ago (PM)
ZoomI’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’s top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading
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First Ladies From ELeanor Roosevelt To Dr. Jill Biden
Moorings Of Arlington Heights 811 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, 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
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The Life Of FDR – A Multimedia Presentation
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Life Of FDR Understanding the life of FDR is like taking a sonogram of the USA. Franklin Roosevelt transformed the United States with optimism, vigor, vision, and skill. The effects are still being felt and still being debated today. … Continue reading
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1948: America 75 Years Ago (AM)
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesI’m back with the latest installment of my popular “Time Capsule” series! Each session will explore the year’s top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading
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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
Private VenueThe Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who the greatest Presidents were? 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