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The History Of Political Satire
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102The History of Political Satire – From Mark Twin To Stephen Colbert “Politicians and diapers should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason” or so said America’s first great political satirist, Mark Twain. Although the history of political satire in … Continue reading
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
America’s Greatest First Ladies
ZoomWho 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. … Continue reading
JFK – A Life
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJOHN F. KENNEDY - A LIFE JFK is one of our most beloved and well-known Presidents. However, much of what we "know" about John Fitzgerald Kennedy is fragmentary: his dalliances with women, his heroism in the aftermath of PT-109, his glamorous wife, … Continue reading
First Ladies – 1860 – 1945
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFirst Ladies - 1860 - 1945 When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the extraordinary women … Continue reading
First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFirst Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading
Politics 2020 – Your Questions Answered And The State Of The Race Overflow
ZoomNow that the race has come down to President Trump vs. VP Joe Biden, the time has come to make some predictions, examine the polls, look at historical trends and make some educated guesses about the last three months of … Continue reading
George Washington: The Perfect Man For America
ZoomGeorge Washington is America's greatest hero. He was our greatest soldier. He was also our greatest President. His contemporaries already knew that he was a man whose importance to the nation could never be questioned. One of the most honored … Continue reading
Politics 2020 – Your Questions Answered And The State Of The Race.
ZoomCLASS IS FULL! Over flow class available July 23. Check Schedule!.Now that the race has come down to President Trump vs. VP Joe Biden, the time has come to make some predictions, examine the polls, look at historical trends and … Continue reading
What Would Happen If… Unusual Election Scenarios
The national elections are exactly two months from today! With a deadly pandemic raging, a divide and volatile President tweeting daily, massive social unrest, a uniquely challenging economy and memories of the polls being wrong in 2016, lots of people … Continue reading