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SUMMARY:Best Movies About Politics (Part I)
DESCRIPTION:Films will be presented chronologically. \nPolitics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters\, suspenseful plots\, unexpected twists\, and a great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then some! In this remarkable new presentation\, Best Movies About Politics\, I’ll present my admittedly idiosyncratic list of the best films ever made about American politics. Some are dramas\, and some are comedies. Some are old classics\, and some are very modern. Some are well-known\, critically acclaimed Hollywood films\, and others are excellent but obscure! \nBest Movies About Politics\nThis fun\, fascinating\, and fast-moving presentation is one of my favorites\, combining my love of great cinema with a lifelong fascination with elections. And where else will you find a list that plausibly contains Henry Fonda\, Eddie Murphy\, Kirk Douglas\, George Clooney\, and Jimmy Stewart? From directors Frank Capra and Preston Sturges to Rob Reiner and screenwriters Aaron Sorkin to Rod Serling\, some of the most incredible talent in movie history have tackled the subject of elections in films that are entertaining\, thought-provoking\, and often unforgettable. We will look at clips from some of them and consider others! \nOf course\, we will leave time for discussion and your choices. Let’s see what everyone else chooses as the best movies about politics! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-movies-about-politics-part-i/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Political History
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SUMMARY:History Vs. The Movies - Watergate Part One
DESCRIPTION:WATERGATE AT 50\nTwo-Part Presentation – Second Part Next Week!\n  \nWatergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal. In this two-part multimedia presentation\, we will look at the roots of the crime and the desperate attempts of the Nixon Administration to cover it up\, all of which were unraveled by journalists\, a judge\, and Congress. We will examine the role of Woodward and Bernstein\, as told in two films\, in the efforts to uncover the truth. (Part One: Crime and Coverup. Part Two: Investigation and Aftermath.) \nThe worst Presidential scandal of all time is a tale of vanity and venality\, hubris and pettiness. The discovery of the so-called “third-rate burglary” unraveled a conspiracy of immense proportions to subvert the American Constitution. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will see how the nation faced and survived its worst Constitutional crisis. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee. You only have to request the waiver once; it will automatically cover you for all future programs. I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put WATER 1 in the subject line. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘WATER 1.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for WATER 1) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Email me for a waiver if you are not able to pay. \nREGISTRATION LINK BELOW \nClick Here To Register \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to return to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/history-vs-the-movies-watergate-part-one-2/
LOCATION:Patty Turner Center\, 375 Elm Street\, Deerfield\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Political History
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SUMMARY:Best Movies About Politics (Part II)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:. \nFilms will be presented chronologically. \nPolitics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters\, suspenseful plots\, unexpected twists\, and a great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then some! In this remarkable new presentation\, Best Movies About Politics\, I’ll present my admittedly idiosyncratic list of the best films ever made about American politics. Some are dramas\, and some are comedies. Some are old classics\, and some are very modern. Some are well-known\, critically acclaimed Hollywood films\, and others are excellent but obscure! \nBest Movies About Politics\nThis fun\, fascinating\, and fast-moving presentation is one of my favorites\, combining my love of great cinema with a lifelong fascination with elections. And where else will you find a list that plausibly contains Henry Fonda\, Eddie Murphy\, Kirk Douglas\, George Clooney\, and Jimmy Stewart? From directors Frank Capra and Preston Sturges to Rob Reiner and screenwriters Aaron Sorkin to Rod Serling\, some of the most incredible talent in movie history have tackled the subject of elections in films that are entertaining\, thought-provoking\, and often unforgettable. We will look at clips from some of them and consider others! \nOf course\, we will leave time for discussion and your choices. Let’s see what everyone else chooses as the best movies about politics! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-movies-about-politics-part-ii-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Political History
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SUMMARY:Watergate Part Two
DESCRIPTION:History Vs. The Movies: Watergate\nWatergate Part Two\nWatergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In the second part of this two-part multimedia presentation\, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon’s Administration’s desperate attempts to cover it up. Featured will be the process of unraveled by journalists\, a judge\, and Congress. We will examine Woodward and Bernstein’s role\, as told in two films\, in the efforts to uncover the truth. (Part One: Crime And Coverup. Part Two: Investigation and Aftermath.) \nThe worst Presidential scandal of all time is a tale of Presidentialvanity and venality\, hubris\, and pettiness. The discovery of the so-called “third-rate burglary” unraveled a conspiracy of immense proportions to subvert the American Constitution. This fascinating multimedia presentation will show how the nation faced and survived its worst Constitutional crisis. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free. I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Water 2” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdOurqzsiEtdBq3BPwXApMxAg9CIYeyju \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/watergate-part-two-pm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Political History
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SUMMARY:The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
DESCRIPTION:The Best Losing Presidential Candidates\nWhat do Adlai Stevenson\, George McGovern\, Daniel Webster\, and Wendell Willkie have in common? \nEach ran for President and lost. In some cases\, more than once! \nAnd each was an outstanding man who might well have made a great President. \nIn this unique multimedia presentation\, I will share my list of the ten best men to run for President and lose.  I’ll offer fascinating glimpses into the men\, the times\, and the campaigns. \nWe will explore why each man failed in his bid and speculate on the different directions our country might have taken had the election been decided differently.  For instance\, how would America have responded on the morning of 9-11 if Al Gore had been President? Or if Wendell Willkie had been President on Pearl Harbor Day?  It’s fun to think about and debate! \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-best-losing-presidential-candidates/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Economic History,Military History,Political History
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SUMMARY:The Legacy Of Watergate - 50 Years Later
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe worst Presidential scandal of all time is a tale of vanity and venality\, hubris and pettiness. The discovery of the so-called “third-rate burglary” unraveled a conspiracy of immense proportions to subvert the American Constitution. In this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will see how the nation faced and survived its worst Constitutional crisis. \nYou may think you remember a lot about Watergate\, but this fast moving and fascinating\, multimedia presentation repeal hidden corners in the crime\, cover-up\, and investigation that will amaze you. Presidential and congressional award-winning historian Barry Bradford will take us deep inside the historic events and the still resonating\, implications of the worst presidential scandal of all time. \nThis presentation is free\, live\, and in-person only!  CLICK HERE for the registration page at Indian Trails Libr=ary!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-legacy-of-watergate-50-years-later/
LOCATION:Indian Trails Public Library\, 355 Schoenbeck Rd\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Political History
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SUMMARY:Grover Cleveland - The Greatest President You Don't Know
DESCRIPTION:Here is a fun piece of political trivia. Name all the men who one the popular vote for president more than twice. Franklin Delano Roosevelt\, obviously. Andrew Jackson did it after first being robbed of the presidency by a deal made in the electoral college. But who is the third? The answer is Grover Cleveland -the best president you don’t know about!  Cleveland of one of the popular vote in three consecutive elections: 1880\, 1884\, and 1888. Grover Cleveland served two consequential  nonconsecutive terms after losing the Electoral College in a very narrow  contest in 1884. \nOne measure of presidential popularity is the ability to get reelected.  By being the choice of the American public three consecutive times\, Cleveland established himself as president who earned the trust of the American public. \nAs the only Democrat elected between the Civil War and 1912\, Grover Cleveland  was noted as a man of stubborn honesty and personal integrity even by those who bitterly opposed his policies.   Be sure to read this article about  his amazing life – our first superstar First Lady. This  completely unique multimedia presentation will educate\, entertain and intrigue you!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/grover-cleveland-the-greatest-president-you-dont-know/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Political History
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