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  • Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review

    Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

    This program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year!  Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I … Continue reading →

  • Ernie Pyle

    Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading →

  • Ernie Pyle

    Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe

    Private Venue

    Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading →

  • Edward R. Murrow In London

    Edward R. Murrow: The Legend, The Man, The Impact

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Edward 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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  • Ernie Pyle

    Ernie Pyle – The Voice Of G.I. Joe

    Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

    Ernie Pyle was one of the greatest reporters in American history. after writing one of the most popular and widely published newspaper columns in the USA, he became the voice of the average infantry soldier during World War II. In … Continue reading →

  • The Sam Sheppard Murder Case – Victim or Liar

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    They were the All-American family: a handsome, highly respected doctor, his beautiful, athletic and pregnant wife, and their adorable son. They lived in the lovely town of Bay Village Ohio. They had a comfortable home, a secure place in the … Continue reading →

  • Benjamin Franklin

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     Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly there is no life that 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 … Continue reading →

    $5

  • 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

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    Barbara 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 →

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  • Watergate Part Two

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    History 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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