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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln

Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

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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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, United States

 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

America’s Greatest First Ladies

Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, 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

Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016

Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be … Continue reading

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Looking Back, Looking Ahead 2015 In Review & Predictions For 2016

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

This is one of my most eagerly anticipated programs of the year! Each December, I present a recap of my choice for the top 10 news stories of the previous year and then make my predictions for what will be … Continue reading

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Women Who Have Run For President

Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, 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

Predicting The Election Of 2016

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

If 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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The GOP In An Open Field: The Republicans Look At 2016

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

The 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

The GOP In An Open Field: The Republicans Look At 2016

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

The 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

Predicting The Election Of 2016

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

If 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