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Politics
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The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates Here is a historical question for you: What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Each of these talented, admirable men ran for President and lost. And each … Continue reading
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The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
Private VenueThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates Here is a historical question for you: What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Each of these talented, admirable men ran for President and lost. And each … Continue reading
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Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American (Part 1)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIke – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Very few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. He did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces … 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, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading
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Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American (Part 2)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIke – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Very few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. He did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces … Continue reading
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The Best Losing Presidential Candidates
Private VenueThe Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Each ran for President and lost. And each was an outstanding man who might well have made a great President. In … Continue reading
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Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2019 in Review/Predictions for 2020
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesMy most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Lasy year, this program sold out at every venie - so reserve your seats early! Each December I present a look back at the year that is coming to a close. … Continue reading
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Reconsidering The Presidents
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAt one time, Harry Truman was generally considered to be the worst President of all time! At their worst, President Truman's approval numbers were even lower than Presidents G. W. Bush, Jimmy Carter or Donald Trump! Yet today, many historians … Continue reading
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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
Private VenueThe Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who were the greatest Presidents? One recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! Another recent poll, this one only … Continue reading
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Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina looks at the results of the first caucus and primary states of 2020. How will the results affect the general trend of the election? Which candidates are likely to break out - or fade … Continue reading