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  • The Legacy Of Watergate – 40 Years Later

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

      The worst Presidential scandal of all time is a tale of vanity and venality, hubris and pettiness. The discovery of the so-called "third rate burglary" unraveled a conspiracy of immense proportions to subvert the American Constitution. In this fascinating … Continue reading

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

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

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  • Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American

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

    Ike –  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

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  • Understanding The Election Of 2008

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

    Understanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading

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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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