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John F. Kennedy
First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFirst 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?
ZoomJack 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
JFK – A Life
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesJOHN 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
Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
ZoomBarbara 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
The Ten Greatest American Presidents
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who were the greatest Presidents? 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
Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesWho 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
Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesWho 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
Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing?
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesMedgar Evers Is My Hero. Medgar Evers, a brave Civil Rights leader, was assassinated in the driveway of his home, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. What offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African … Continue reading
Dorothy Kilgallen
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesDorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show, "I've Got a Secret." However, this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission … Continue reading
The Election Of 1960
Private VenueThe 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