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  • America’s Greatest First Ladies

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    Who were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … Continue reading

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  • America’s Greatest First Ladies

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

    Who were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … Continue reading

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • The Election Of 1960

    Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

    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

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  • America’s Greatest First Ladies

    Morton Grove American Legion Hall 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, United States

    Who Were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … Continue reading

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  • America’s Greatest First Ladies

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

    Who were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … Continue reading

    Free - but registration requested!
  • Hizzoner – Richard J. Daley, The Mayor Of Chicago

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Richard J. Daley was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years. The Legacy Of Richard J. Daley His legacy is complex and his accomplishments controversial, substantial, and long-lasting. A poll of professional historians named Richard J. Daley as the sixth most … Continue reading

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  • The Democratic Convention Of 1968

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    1968 Democratic Convention "The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to … Continue reading

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  • Hizzoner – Richard J. Daley, The Mayor Of Chicago

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Richard J. Daley was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years. The Legacy Of Richard J. Daley His legacy is complex and his accomplishments controversial, substantial, and long-lasting. A poll of professional historians named Richard J. Daley as the sixth most … Continue reading

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  • The Democratic Convention Of 1968

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    1968 Democratic Convention "The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So when the chant from thousands of protesters caught in a pitched battle with the police on the streets of Chicago is the Democratic Party sought to … Continue reading

    Registration required; contact the organizer.
  • From Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    For two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with "The City That Works." At times, it seemed as if he would be … Continue reading

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