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America’s Greatest First Ladies

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, 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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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln

Private Venue

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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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

This event is not open to the general public.

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

This event is not open to the general public.

Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of The World

Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

Eleanor Roosevelt - First Lady Of The World Any discussion of the most influential First Ladies has to start with Eleanor Roosevelt. America had popular First Ladies (Dolley Madison, Frances Cleveland America had First Ladies who worked to help others. … Continue reading

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Predicting The Election Of 2016

Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

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 will take a fast-paced look at the best case … Continue reading

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Women Who Have Run For President

Private Venue

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

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America’s Greatest First Ladies

Naperville Public Library 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, 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

Free - but registration requested!

Ulysses S. Grant – Warrior And President

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

After three years of tremendous bloodshed, Union losses and a seemingly endless stalemate , President Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant to head the USA Army. The War was over less than a year later.  Grant saved the Union, crushed the terrorists … Continue reading

If Not Hillary, Who? The Democrats Look At 2016

Private Venue

If Not Hillary, Who? The Democrats Look At 2016   As the Presidency of Barack Obama winds down we begin a two part look at the candidates who are likely to seek the nomination of their party for the Presidency. … Continue reading

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