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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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Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing?

Sauk Valley Community College 173 Illinois 2, Dixon, United States

Medgar Evers Is My Hero. Medgar Evers, a brave Civil Rights leader,was assassinated in the driveway of his home, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. What offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African Americans … Continue reading

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Adlai Stevenson

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

Adlai Stevenson is one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. His entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He twice ran unsuccessfully for president, … Continue reading

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Adlai Stevenson

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Adlai Stevenson is one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. His entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He twice ran unsuccessfully for president, … Continue reading

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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg

 Who Killed JFK?  I'll Tell You! The  murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading

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Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, United States

 Who Killed JFK?  I'll Tell You! The  murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading

Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

Hanover Township Senior Center 1101 West Bartlett Rd., Bartlett

 Who Killed JFK?  I'll Tell You! The  murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading

The Election Of 1960

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

The Election Of 1960

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, 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 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