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Robert F. Kennedy – Fallen Leader

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

Imagine If RFK Had Not Been Shot   The election of 1968 was a tipping point in American History. Protests over the war in Vietnam. marches for Civil Rights, demands for change roiled the country.  And then, just months apart, … Continue reading

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The Ten Greatest American Presidents

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

The Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who were the greatest Presidents? One recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! Another recent poll, this one only … Continue reading

The Ten Greatest American Presidents

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

The Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who were the greatest Presidents? One recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! Another recent poll, this one only … Continue reading

1969 In Perspective

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

1969 In Perspective, 50 Years Ago Welcome to our time machine! In this fascinating new multimedia presentation we will put the wild, unique and absolutely unprecedented year of 1969 in perspective! In 1969, America was in turmoil. With the seemingly … Continue reading

1969 In Perspective

Indian Trails Public Library 355 Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling, IL, United States

1969 In Perspective, 50 Years Ago Welcome to our time machine! In this fascinating new multimedia presentation we will put the wild, unique and absolutely unprecedented year of 1969 in perspective! In 1969, America was in turmoil. With the seemingly … Continue reading

Presidential Debates

Private Venue

Political polls in 1960 showed a race too close to call. One of the turning points that led to the victory of John F. Kennedy was his "victory" in a series of unprecedented televised debates with Richard Nixon. Before the … Continue reading

Jackie Robinson

Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

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

The Election Of 1960

Private Venue

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

1969 History In Perspective

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

1969 In Perspective, 50 Years Ago Welcome to our time machine! In this fascinating new multimedia presentation we will put the wild, unique and absolutely unprecedented year of 1969 in perspective! In 1969, America was in turmoil. With the seemingly … Continue reading