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  • Dorothy Kilgallen

    Uniper

    Dorothy 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. Her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission became … Continue reading →

  • Murrow vs. McCarthy

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    In the dark shadow of the early 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy wielded fear like a weapon, accusing countless Americans of disloyalty with little or no evidence. Few dared to stand against him—until Edward R. Murrow stepped into the fight. In … Continue reading →

  • Nellie Bly

    Private Venue

    Nellie Bly was one of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success … Continue reading →

  • Benjamin Franklin

    Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, no life can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to be phenomenally wealthy. … Continue reading →

  • Nellie Bly

    Private Venue

    Nellie Bly was one of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success … Continue reading →

  • Benjamin Franklin

    Zoom

    Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, no life can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to be phenomenally wealthy. … Continue reading →

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  • Ernie Pyle

    Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe

    Zoom

      IMPORTANT UPDATE   Due to an unexpected technical issue with my materials, I will be presenting on Walter Cronkite instead of the originally scheduled program on Ernie Pyle. Walter Cronkite’s story is a fascinating look at the evolution of … Continue reading →

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  • Benjamin Franklin

    Private Venue

    Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, no life can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to be phenomenally wealthy. … Continue reading →

  • The thrilling events that led to the Declaration of Independence and its actual meaning and influence on America will come to life in this exciting multimedia presentation.

    Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

    Private Venue

    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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