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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThe 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
The Ten Greatest American Presidents
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThe 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
The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, 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
Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
Private VenueWho 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
Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis
Private VenueWho 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
Women Who Have Run For President
Private VenueWhat do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common? They are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President! We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of … Continue reading
Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
Private VenueAfter 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
Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Private VenueAre you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading
Women Who Have Run For President
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102What do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common? They are among the amazing and fascinating women who have run for President! We now see the election of a woman as President is not a mater of … 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