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The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Park Ridge Senior Center 733 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, ILClick here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous and … Continue reading
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Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen
Private VenueNellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen are two of American history’s most groundbreaking female journalists. Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh, drawing the ire of the wealthiest people in the city. She … Continue reading
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History Vs. The Movies – Watergate Part One
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldHistory Vs. The Movies: Watergate Watergate Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal. In this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and the desperate attempts of the Nixon Administration to cover … Continue reading
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Watergate Part Two
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldHistory Vs. The Movies: Watergate Watergate Part Two Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal. In this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon's Administration's desperate attempts to cover it … Continue reading
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Dorothy Kilgallen
Private VenueDorothy 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
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Edward R. Murrow: The Legend, The Man, The Impact
ZoomEdward R. Murrow Murrow at CBS With a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: “The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad and given considerable … Continue reading
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Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen
Private VenueNellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen are two of American history’s most groundbreaking female journalists. Nellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh, drawing the ire of the wealthiest people in the city. She … Continue reading
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History Vs. The Movies – Watergate Part One
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesWATERGATE AT 50 Two-Part Presentation - Second Part Next Week! Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal. In this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and the desperate attempts of the … Continue reading
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Watergate Part Two
ZoomHistory Vs. The Movies: Watergate Watergate Part Two Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal. In the second part of this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon's Administration's desperate … Continue reading
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History Vs. The Movies – Capote and In Cold Blood
ZoomClick Here To Read About "In Cold Blood" On a quiet Monday in November 1969, Truman Capote was sitting in his apartment in Manhattan, reading page 39 of the New York Times, where he found the following 300-word account of … Continue reading