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Politics
Events
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The Election Of 1960
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, 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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Understanding The Election Of 2008
Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, United StatesUnderstanding 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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Understanding The Election Of 2008
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, 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 GOP In An Open Field: The Republicans Look At 2016
Private VenueThe GOP In An Open Field: The Republicans Look At 2016 GOP 2016 As the Presidency of Barack Obama winds down we finish a two part look at the candidates who are likely to seek the nomination of their party for the … Continue reading
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Predicting The Election Of 2016
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILIf Not Hillary, Who? The Democrats Look At 2016 The GOP In An Open Field: Trying To Retake The White House As the Presidency of Barack Obama winds down we begin a two part look at the candidates who … Continue reading
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Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesWhen 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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The Election Of 1960
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, 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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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILAre you ready for some high energy history? How Lincoln's Box Looked From The Audience at Ford's Theater When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated … Continue reading
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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, United StatesWho Killed JFK? I'll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading
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America’s Greatest First Ladies
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … Continue reading