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Harry Truman
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Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeIke – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Important Note: This Program Will Run Twice On Tuesday, April 29 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Click Here For The Details Very … Continue reading
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First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldFirst 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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Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
Indian Trails Library 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, United StatesWhen 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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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United StatesThe Ten Best American Presidents One recent poll of Americans found that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! A recent poll of Republicans showed that 5% of them thought George W. Bush was the greatest … Continue reading
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Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeEleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World Any discussion of the most influential First Ladies has to start with Eleanor Roosevelt. America had popular First Ladies (Dolley Madison, Frances Cleveland) America had First Ladies who worked to help others. … Continue reading
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Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeEleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World Any discussion of the most influential First Ladies has to start with Eleanor Roosevelt. America had popular First Ladies (Dolley Madison, Frances Cleveland) America had First Ladies who worked to help others. … Continue reading
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Adlai Stevenson
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesAdlai Stevenson is one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. His entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He twice ran unsuccessfully for president, … Continue reading
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Adlai Stevenson
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAdlai Stevenson is one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. His entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He twice ran unsuccessfully for president, … Continue reading
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George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldGeorge 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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George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesGeorge 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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