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  • Ronald Reagan

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Ronald Reagan has become a near mythic figure among Republicans today. Seemingly every Republican presidential hopeful invokes his name, his spirit, and his ideals. Ronald Reagan embodied optimism, Americanism, patriotism and a deep belief in the basic goodness of the … Continue reading

  • Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

    Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

    Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV ReporterBarbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. As … Continue reading

  • Presidential Debates

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

    Political polls in 1960 showed a race too close to call. One of the turning points that led to the victory of John  PLEASE NOTE: This presentation is being offered by the Highland Park Senior Center. Registration is required and same … Continue reading

  • Presidential Debates

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

    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 the unprecedented debates with Richard Nixon. Before the debates, JFK was … Continue reading

  • The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths

    Park Ridge Public Library 20 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL, United States

    The shooting of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President, the whole nation is watching the every move of … Continue reading

  • The Ten Greatest American Presidents

    Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United States

    The Ten Best American Presidents One recent poll of Americans found that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! A recent poll of Republicans showed that 5% of them thought George W. Bush was the greatest … Continue reading

  • First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading

  • First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading

  • The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths

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

    The shooting of John F. Kennedy shocked the nation. As the mortally wounded President was rushed to Parkland Hospital, surgeons scrambled to try and save him. When the patient is the President, the whole nation is watching the every move of … Continue reading

  • Presidential Debates

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

    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