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America’s Greatest First Ladies
First Presbyterian CHurch Libertyville 219 W. Maple, Libertyville IL, United StatesWho 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 … Continue reading
The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe assassination of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President, the whole nation is watching the every move … Continue reading
America’s Greatest First Ladies
IMPORTANT!!! The Venue Will Be The Libertyville Senior Center!!! Who 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 … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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