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Politics
Events
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Andrew Jackson – Reconsidered
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldTraditionally, Andrew Jackson was seen as one of our greatest presidents. A bold, decisive leader who expanded civil rights to poor white males, defeated the British at a key battle in the war of 1812, helped to open the frontier, … Continue reading
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The Election Of 1960
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILThe election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading
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Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAfter World War I ended, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding, an amiable Sen. from … Continue reading
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America’s Greatest First Ladies
Private VenueWho 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 First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the … Continue reading
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Ronald Reagan
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldRonald Reagan has become a near mythic figure among Republicans today. Seemingly every Republican presidential hopeful invokes his name, his spirit, and his ideals. Ronald Reagan embodied optimism, Americanism, patriotism and a deep belief in the basic goodness of the … Continue reading
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Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102For two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with "The City That Works." At times, it seemed as if he would be … Continue reading
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Understanding The Election Of 2008
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILUnderstanding 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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The Election Of 1960
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading
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Presidential Debates
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesPolitical polls in 1960 showed a race too close to call. One of the turning points that led to the victory of John PLEASE NOTE: This presentation is being offered by the Highland Park Senior Center. Registration is required and same … Continue reading
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Hillary Clinton – Shattering The Glass Ceiling
Private VenueHillary Clinton - Shattering The Glass Ceiling America has had powerful and polarizing First Ladies before. Mary Lincoln. Eleanor Roosevelt. But no First Lady has ever shattered the glass ceiling like Hillary Clinton. She has been a lightning rod for … Continue reading
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