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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
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1945
ZoomJoin me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading
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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
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1945
ZoomJoin me in our time capsule for this amazing look back at one of the most important years in the history of the world: 1945. In 1945 World War II finally came to an end. After the deaths of both … Continue reading
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1946
ZoomOur time machine lands in 1946 - a fascinating year of transition in America! The beginning of the "baby boomer" era saw a miracle starting to realize the "new normal" of the postwar era. The first bikinis were sold in … Continue reading
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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
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1947 – America Seventy Five Years Ago
Zoom1947 was one of the most exciting years in American history! Baseball's color barrier was broken when Jackie Robinson came to bat for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Even if you're not a baseball fan, you need to recognize this is the … Continue reading
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1947 – America Seventy Five Years Ago (PM)
Zoom1947 was one of the most exciting years in American history! Baseball's color barrier was broken when Jackie Robinson came to bat for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Even if you're not a baseball fan, you need to recognize this is the … Continue reading
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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