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James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers

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

Their names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and  achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … Continue reading

John Adams – Facts Are Stubborn Things

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

John Adams was smart, brave, dedicated brilliant - and an egotistical, vain and easily offended man who loved his wife and his country. What a fascinating story!  Adams' name is synonymous with the greatest glories of the American Revolution.No American … Continue reading

Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity

Private Venue

The Battle Of Trenton The image of George Washington crossing the Delaware river is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats across an ice … Continue reading

Benjamin Franklin

Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

 Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly there is no life that can compare to his. He was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although he started in poverty grew to phenomenal well. He was … Continue reading

The Revolutionary War

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

Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

The Revolutionary War

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

Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary Way are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

The Revolutionary War

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

Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

The Revolutionary War

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

Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

Battle Of Trenton – Turning Point For Humanity

Barrington Library 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL

The Battle Of Trenton The image of George Washington crossing the Delaware river is firmly ingrained deep in the consciousness of America. Many people remember, in general terms, that General Washington took his army on rickety boats across an ice … Continue reading