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History Vs. The Movies – Watergate Part One

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

History Vs. The Movies: Watergate Two Part Prentation (films: All The President's Men, The Final Days, Nixon, Dick) Watergate Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots … Continue reading

History Vs. The Movies – Watergate Part One

Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

History Vs. The Movies: Watergate Two Part Prentation (films: All The President's Men, The Final Days, Nixon, Dick) Watergate Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots … Continue reading

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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

Hanover Township Senior Center 1101 West Bartlett Rd., Bartlett

 Who 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

History Vs. The Movies – Watergate Part One

Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

History Vs. The Movies: Watergate Two Part Prentation (films: All The President's Men, The Final Days, Nixon, Dick) Watergate Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots … Continue reading

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Ronald Reagan

Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United States

Ronald Reagan has become a near mythic figure among Republicans today. Seemingly every Republican presidential hopeful invokes his name, his spirit, and his ideals. Reagan embodied optimism, Americanism, patriotism and belief in the basic goodness of the American people.  His … Continue reading

Women Who Have Run For President

Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States

What 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!  The election of a woman as President is not a mater of 'if' - it … Continue reading

America’s Greatest First Ladies

Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Ct. , Palatine, IL, United States

Who 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

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Civil War Stories – Reflections On Amercia’s Deadliest War

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

1860 & 1861 The Civil War At 150 A Nation Divided - 1860 1861 The Civil WarThe Declaration Of Independence boldly stated "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..." The Civil War tested whether … Continue reading

Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln

Garlands Of Barrington 1000 Garlands Ln, Barrington

Are 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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