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Politics
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The Year In Review – And Predictions For 2023 (PM)
Private VenueUpdated every year-my most popular program! We will look at the top news stories of the year, remember the famous people who passed away, look at the top quotes and new words of the year, and I will fearlessly … Continue reading
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Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
Private VenueWhen Harry S. Truman left office, he was considered a failed President. Wags said, "To err is Truman!" A half-century later, the conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Private VenueAre you ready for some high-energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as I … Continue reading
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The Films Of Rob Reiner
Private VenueThe Films Of Rob Reiner Who would have thought that Archie Bunker's liberal, hippie son-in-law, "Meathead Mike" Stivic, would become one of the most popular and influential movie directors of the last 30 years? Consider just some of the great … Continue reading
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The History Of Presidential Impeachment
Private VenueJames Madison and the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned about what would happen if a president lost his moral bearing and committed crimes while serving as chief executive of the land. Their concern led them to include impeachment in the … Continue reading
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The Election of 1992
Private VenueBill Clinton stood politics on its ear in 1992! 1992 presented one of the most unusual, exciting, and important elections in modern American history. After 12 consecutive years of Republican presidents, the upstart from Arkansas came out of nowhere to … Continue reading
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America’s Greatest First Ladies
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesWho 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 the First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding … Continue reading
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The Films Of Rob Reiner
Private VenueThe Films Of Rob Reiner Who would have thought that Archie Bunker's liberal, hippie son-in-law, "Meathead Mike" Stivic, would become one of the most popular and influential movie directors of the last 30 years? Consider just some of the great … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – March 2023 Current Events (AM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is unique because we will not just talk about … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – March 2023 Current Events (PM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is unique because we will not just talk about … Continue reading