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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra

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

Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind!  Click here to read about his amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new  multimedia presentation I will trace … Continue reading

Free - but registration requested!

The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra

Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time. He was one of a kind!  Click here to read about his amazing record on Civil Rights. In this brand-new  multimedia presentation I will trace … Continue reading

Registration required; contact the organizer.

Ronald Reagan

Deerfield Men's Club 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL, United States

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

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