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1971 – 50 Years Ago

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Our time capsule is set for 1971 - 50 years ago, This multimedia presentation explores this important, transitional year. We will look at the famous people who were born or died, the major inventions, what things cost, the most popular … Continue reading

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Watergate Part Two

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

History Vs. The Movies: Watergate Watergate Part Two Watergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two-part multimedia presentation, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon's Administration's desperate attempts to cover it … Continue reading

Jackie Robinson

Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL

 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. The dramatic story of how Branch Rickey defied the baseball establishment by promoting the major leagues the first African American players ever to walk on the field is fascinating. However, Jackie Robinson is … Continue reading

1971 – 50 Years Ago

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

Our time capsule is set for 1971 - 50 years ago, This multimedia presentation explores this important, transitional year. We will look at the famous people who were born or died, the major inventions, what things cost, the most popular … Continue reading

Jackie Robinson

First Presbyterian CHurch Libertyville 219 W. Maple, Libertyville IL, United States

 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. The dramatic story of how Branch Rickey defied the baseball establishment by promoting the major leagues the first African American players ever to walk on the field is fascinating. However, Jackie Robinson is … Continue reading

The History Of Presidential Impeachment

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

James Madison and the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned about what would happen if a president lost his moral bearing and committed crimes while serving as chief executive of the land. Their concern led them to include impeachment in the … Continue reading

Gregory Peck

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

If your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting, honest, compassionate, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog, you'd be very close to the truth!  While far … Continue reading

Gregory Peck

Private Venue

If your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting, honest, compassionate, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog, you'd be very close to the truth!  While far … Continue reading

1972 – America 50 Years Ago

Scarsdale Adult School Scarsdale, United States

Our time capsule lands 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, 'Meathead Mike' Stivic accurately reflected the deep divisions in 1972 America. 'All In … Continue reading

Walter Cronkite: And That’s The Way It Is

Private Venue

2016 marks the 100th birthday of Walter Cronkite. In an era when the "mainstream media" is a convenient whipping boy for any politician upset by unfavorable coverage, it is hard to imagine that at one time a network news anchorman … Continue reading