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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

America’s Greatest First Ladies

Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Ct. , Palatine, 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

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From Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago

Garlands Of Barrington 1000 Garlands Ln, Barrington

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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The Election Of 1960

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

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

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 fact, the … Continue reading

Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago

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

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

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV ReporterBarbara 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. As … Continue reading

The Election Of 1960

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

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

The Ten Greatest American Presidents

Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United States

The Ten Best American Presidents One recent poll of Americans found that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! A recent poll of Republicans showed that 5% of them thought George W. Bush was the greatest … Continue reading