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SUMMARY:America's Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
DESCRIPTION: America is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to land a man on the moon. Our research universities are the envy of the world. And in the year 2000\, we were confronted by an uncomfortable reality: the world’s oldest democracy was unable to count the votes from a Presidential election. Long lines\, malfunctioning machines\, third-party candidates\, poorly designed ballots\, and a partisan judicial system threw the results of the battle between George W. Bush and Al Gore into massive confusion. \nOddly\, the election of 2000 was not the first time a Presidential election went into overtime! At our nation’s centennial in 1876\, the cliffhanger election between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel B. Tilden was even closer!  And\, as improbable as it may seem\, the final state to have its voting problems resolved (albeit in a controversial manner) was Florida! \nThis unique\, fascinating multimedia presentation shows how America has twice coped with a bitter Presidential election too close to call. We will examine what happens when both the political and judicial systems cannot resolve the result in a way that inspires confidence in the American public. \nWe will also look at the long-range results of the elections. The 1876 election ended the Reconstruction of the South and plunged America deep into a period of racial segregation. And the victory of George W. Bush in the election of 2000 ushered in the war on terrorism in ways that were very different from how Al Gore would have responded. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/americas-closest-elections-1876-and-2000-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Political History
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SUMMARY:Clarence Darrow - Lawyer For The Ages
DESCRIPTION:For almost a century the very name “Clarence Darrow” has been used as synonymous for a brave\, intrepid lawyer fighting for the rights of the disadvantage and wrongfully accused.  The real Darrow was such a man. He took on unpopular cases\, defended clients who were seated and supportive causes which would despise by men. \nIn this fascinating\, brand-new multimedia presentation\, we will look at how one lawyer helped change our field of the wall\, mankind\, and ourselves. From the Scopes trial to Leopold and Loeb\, Clarence Darrow was in the middle of many legal controversies that we will explore as we look at the life of a complex\, controversial and charismatic man. \nPLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please contact the venue!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/clarence-darrow-lawyer-for-the-ages-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Legal History
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SUMMARY:Jewish Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement
DESCRIPTION:Some people incorrectly think of the civil rights movement as African-American people versus white people. \nThe truth is that many white people\, including many Jewish Americans\, provided physical\, emotional\, and monetary support to the movement. It would be more accurate to describe the civil rights battles of the 1950s and 60s as a battle between good and evil. \nThis inspiring and fascinating multimedia presentation will examine how Jewish Americans committed themselves to Dr. King’s goals of freedom\, voting rights\, community\, and an end to discrimination. We will examine \n“King repeatedly used the Jewish experience as a model of success over oppression. He respected and admired the values taught by Judaism and\, as a deeply religious man\, felt inspired by the Torah itself. He was sure that an alliance between blacks and Jews was fundamental to progress in civil rights. King felt a sense of kinship with the Jewish people and welcomed — even expected – – Jewish support and felt let down when it was not forthcoming.” Rabbi Marc Schneier \nThis Is A FREE Zoom Presentation!\nREGISTRATION OPENS ON FEB\, !0 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER AFTER FEB 10\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jewish-heroes-of-the-civil-rights-movement-2/
LOCATION:Cook Memorial Library\, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Libertyville\, 60048\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights
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