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LBJ And The Great Society

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After his election in 1964, Lyndon Johnson used his landslide mandate to change America fundamentally! LBJ And The Great Society declared war on poverty. Poor people, urban and rural, were inundated with programs to try and lift them out of … Continue reading

LBJ And The Great Society (PM)

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After his election in 1964, Lyndon Johnson used his landslide mandate to change America fundamentally! LBJ And The Great Society declared war on poverty. Poor people, urban and rural, were inundated with programs to try and lift them out of … Continue reading

America’s Greatest First Ladies

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

Who were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse.  However, the role of the First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding … Continue reading

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

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

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

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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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LBJ and Civil Rights (PM)

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Lyndon Johnson is one of the most complex men I’ve had to be president. He was capable of great cruelty and insensitivity. However, as President  LBJ became a tireless champion of the poor, the marginalized, and the oppressed within the … Continue reading

America’s Greatest First Ladies

Lincolnwood Public Library 4000 West Pratt Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL

Who were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse.  However, the role of the First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding … Continue reading