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  • Bob Hope – Man Of A Million Laughs And Two Personalities

    Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg

    Bob Hope is one of the most beloved men in American History. He was a major star in vaudeville, on radio, in films and on television. His tireless travels to entertain the troops during World War II made him a … Continue reading

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  • The Best Losing Presidential Candidates

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

    The Best Losing Presidential Candidates What do Adlai Stevenson, George McGovern, Daniel Webster, and Wendell Willkie have in common? Adlai Stevenson on the cover of Life. Each ran for President and lost. And each was an outstanding man who might … Continue reading

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  • The Election Of 1960

    Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

    The election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest  Presidential election in our lifetimes.  This riveting  multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading

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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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  • 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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  • The Election Of 1960

    Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, IL

    The election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest  Presidential election in our lifetimes.  This riveting  multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading

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  • The Election Of 1960

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

    The election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest  Presidential election in our lifetimes.  This riveting  multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading

  • The Richest Americans: Howard Hughes

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Howard Hughes was a man whose personality was as large as his fortune and whose mystery was as profound as his influence. He was a record setting and pioneering aviator, manufacturer, inventor, film producer, hotel magnate and political financier, Hughes was … Continue reading

  • History Vs. The Movies – Watergate Part One

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

    History Vs. The Movies: Watergate Two Part Prentation (films: All The President's Men, The Final Days, Nixon, Dick) Watergate Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots … Continue reading

  • History Vs. The Movies – Watergate Part One

    Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

    History Vs. The Movies: Watergate Two Part Prentation (films: All The President's Men, The Final Days, Nixon, Dick) Watergate Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots … Continue reading

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