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The Ten Greatest American Presidents

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

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 Ten Greatest American Presidents

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

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

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

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

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

America’s Greatest First Ladies

Private Venue

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 First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In … Continue reading

America’s Greatest First Ladies

Private Venue

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 First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In … Continue reading

The Election Of 1960

Private Venue

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

America’s Greatest First Ladies

First Presbyterian CHurch Libertyville 219 W. Maple, Libertyville IL, 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 First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In … Continue reading

America’s Greatest First Ladies

IMPORTANT!!! The Venue Will Be The Libertyville Senior Center!!! 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 First Lady was not given so … Continue reading