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  • James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Their names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and  achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … 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. In fact, the … Continue reading

  • James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers

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

    Their names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and  achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … Continue reading

  • The Ten Greatest American Presidents

    Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United States

    The 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

  • James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers

    Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United States

    Their names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and  achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … 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. In … Continue reading

  • John Adams – Facts Are Stubborn Things

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    John Adams was smart, brave, dedicated brilliant - and an egotistical, vain and easily offended man who loved his wife and his country. What a fascinating story!  Adams' name is synonymous with the greatest glories of the American Revolution.No American … Continue reading

  • Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity

    Private Venue

    The Battle Of Trenton The image of George Washington crossing the Delaware river is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats across an ice … Continue reading