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Jimmy Carter
Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesBarbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. … Continue reading
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
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
The Legacy Of Watergate – 40 Years Later
Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United StatesThe worst Presidential scandal of all time is a tale of vanity and venality, hubris and pettiness. The discovery of the so-called "third rate burglary" unraveled a conspiracy of immense proportions to subvert the American Constitution. In this fascinating … Continue reading
Ronald Reagan
Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United StatesRonald Reagan has become a near mythic figure among Republicans today. Seemingly every Republican presidential hopeful invokes his name, his spirit, and his ideals. Reagan embodied optimism, Americanism, patriotism and belief in the basic goodness of the American people. His … Continue reading
Ronald Reagan
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldRonald Reagan has become a near mythic figure among Republicans today. Seemingly every Republican presidential hopeful invokes his name, his spirit, and his ideals. Ronald Reagan embodied optimism, Americanism, patriotism and a deep belief in the basic goodness of the … Continue reading
Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesBarbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV ReporterBarbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. As … Continue reading
Presidential Debates
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesPolitical polls in 1960 showed a race too close to call. One of the turning points that led to the victory of John PLEASE NOTE: This presentation is being offered by the Highland Park Senior Center. Registration is required and same … Continue reading
Presidential Debates
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesPolitical polls in 1960 showed a race too close to call. One of the turning points that led to the victory of John F. Kennedy was his "victory" in the unprecedented debates with Richard Nixon. Before the debates, JFK was … Continue reading