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  • First Ladies From ELeanor Roosevelt To Dr. Jill Biden

    Moorings Of Arlington Heights 811 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, 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

  • Harry Belafonte (AM)

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    This has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is undoubtedly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! When I began my research, I thought I would talk about a popular entertainer from the 1950s … Continue reading

  • Harry Belafonte (PM)

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    This has become one of my favorite new programs. And it is undoubtedly one of the most surprising programs I have ever researched! When I began my research, I thought I would talk about a popular entertainer from the 1950s … Continue reading

  • Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late 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 … Continue reading

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  • The Ten Greatest American Presidents

    Private Venue

    The Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who the greatest Presidents were? 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

  • The Ten Greatest American Presidents

    Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States

    The Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who the greatest Presidents were? 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

  • The Election Of 1960

    Private Venue

    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

  • Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

    Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

    Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late 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 … Continue reading

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  • Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

    Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL

     Who Killed JFK?  I'll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading

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