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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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The Democratic Convention Of 1968

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1968 Democratic Convention "The Whole World Is Watching!  The Whole World Is Watching! So went 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

The Ten Greatest American Presidents

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

The Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who were the greatest Presidents? 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

Gregory Peck

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

If your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting, honest, compassionate, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog, you'd be very close to the truth!  While far … Continue reading

Gregory Peck

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If your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting, honest, compassionate, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog, you'd be very close to the truth!  While far … Continue reading

Walter Cronkite: And That’s The Way It Is

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2016 marks the 100th birthday of Walter Cronkite. In an era when the "mainstream media" is a convenient whipping boy for any politician upset by unfavorable coverage, it is hard to imagine that at one time a network news anchorman … Continue reading

America’s Greatest First Ladies

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  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 Founders did not give the role of the First Lady so much as a moment's thought by … Continue reading

Gregory Peck

New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United States

If your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting, honest, compassionate, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog, you'd be very close to the truth!  While far … Continue reading

Walter Cronkite: And That’s The Way It Is

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2016 marks the 100th birthday of Walter Cronkite. In an era when the "mainstream media" is a convenient whipping boy for any politician upset by unfavorable coverage, it is hard to imagine that at one time a network news anchorman … Continue reading