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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

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History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

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

 History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. From a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, motivation and … Continue reading

This event is not open to the general public.

History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, United States

 History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. From a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, motivation and … Continue reading

Free - but registration requested!

History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

Private Venue

 History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. From a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, motivation and … Continue reading

History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

 History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. From a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, motivation and … Continue reading

History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

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

 History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. From a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, motivation and … Continue reading

Rosa Parks And The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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

Rosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero December 1, 1955.  One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history.  Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of busses in Alabama sparked not … Continue reading

History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning

Private Venue

 History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi BurningThe Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history.From a cinematic standpoint it had everything. Dynamic and diverse leadership, powerful and determined villains, mystery, motivation and manipulation. Nonetheless, … Continue reading

Rosa Parks And The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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

Rosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero December 1, 1955.  One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history.  Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of busses in Alabama sparked not … Continue reading