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America’s Greatest First Ladies

Private Venue

  Who 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. … Continue reading

America’s Greatest First Ladies

Private Venue

  Who 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. … Continue reading

The Election Of 1960

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

The election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest  Presidential election in our lifetimes.  This riveting  multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading

America’s Greatest First Ladies

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  Who 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. … Continue reading

JFK – A Life

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

JOHN F. KENNEDY - A LIFE JFK is one of our most beloved and well-known Presidents. However, much of what we "know" about John Fitzgerald Kennedy is fragmentary: his dalliances with women, his heroism in the aftermath of PT-109, his glamorous wife, … Continue reading

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

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

First 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

Jack Ruby – Hothead, Hitman or Patriot?

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Jack Ruby - Hothead, Hitman or Patriot? Here is what we know for sure.  Jack Ruby was an erratic, violent man who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald What we cannot be certain of is WHY Jack Ruby chose to murder Lee … Continue reading

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JFK – A Life

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

JOHN F. KENNEDY - A LIFE JFK is one of our most beloved and well-known Presidents. However, much of what we "know" about John Fitzgerald Kennedy is fragmentary: his dalliances with women, his heroism in the aftermath of PT-109, his glamorous wife, … Continue reading

Julia Child: Spy And Chef

Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL

Julia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way … Continue reading

Julia Child: Spy And Chef

Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY, United States

Julia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way … Continue reading