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Politics
Events
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Understanding The Election Of 2008
Private VenueUnderstanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading
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Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches (Afternoon)
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThis brand-new presentation will introduce you to the most important speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil … Continue reading
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Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches (Evening)
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThis brand-new presentation will introduce you to the most important speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil … Continue reading
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2022 Election Preview
ZoomThe midterm elections of 2022 will have an immense impact on the last two years of President Joe Biden's first term. If the Republicans win the Senate, they have vowed to use their clout to block any Supreme Court nominations. … Continue reading
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Election Day Party
ZoomOur incredible learning community will have a (virtual) Election Day Party! Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, all are welcome! We will meet at 45 minutes after the hour, for about 13 minutes) from 11:45 AM to 12:45 AM … Continue reading
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Understanding the Election of 2022
ZoomElection 2022 upended every historical norm for a midterm election! We know who won, but now we have time for the more profound question. Why did it happen the way it unfolded? Understanding the election of 2022 means that we … Continue reading
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The Year In Review – And Predictions For 2023
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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LBJ – A Biography
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOne of my favorite programs! A one-man show - the life of LBJ! No multimedia for this one - just a master storyteller bringing to life one of the most controversial, complex, contradictory, colorful, and charismatic men ever to serve … Continue reading
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TV History Of The West Wing (AM)
ZoomThe West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading
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TV History Of The West Wing (PM)
ZoomThe West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading