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Understanding the Election of 2022
ZoomElection 2022 upended every historical norm for a midterm election! We know who won, but now we have time for the more profound question. Why did it happen the way it unfolded? Understanding the election of 2022 means that we … Continue reading
LBJ – A Biography
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOne of my favorite programs! A one-man show - the life of LBJ! No multimedia for this one - just a master storyteller bringing to life one of the most controversial, complex, contradictory, colorful, and charismatic men ever to serve … Continue reading
TV History Of The West Wing (AM)
ZoomThe West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading
TV History Of The West Wing (PM)
ZoomThe West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … 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, the conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … 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 I … Continue reading
The Election of 1992
Private VenueBill Clinton stood politics on its ear in 1992! 1992 presented one of the most unusual, exciting, and important elections in modern American history. After 12 consecutive years of Republican presidents, the upstart from Arkansas came out of nowhere to … Continue reading
America’s Greatest First Ladies
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the role of the First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding … Continue reading
America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
Private VenueAmerica is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to land a man on the moon. Our research universities are the envy of the world. And in the year 2000, we were confronted by … Continue reading
First Ladies From ELeanor Roosevelt To Dr. Jill Biden
Moorings Of Arlington Heights 811 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesFirst Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading