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Hizzoner – Richard J. Daley, The Mayor Of Chicago
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesRichard 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
The Democratic Convention Of 1968
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States1968 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
From Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFor 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
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, IL, United StatesWho 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
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWho 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
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWho 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
From Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesFor 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
Naperville Public Library 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, United StatesWho 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
The Election Of 1960
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILThe 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
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe 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