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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe 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
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1861 The Civil War Year By Year – Reflections On Amercia’s Deadliest War
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL1860 & 1861 The Civil War Year By Year Every Wednesday in June, we will look at a different year in the Civil War! The Declaration Of Independence stated, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created … Continue reading
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Lincolns Year of Decision 1863
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United States1863 was a turning point in America. Abraham Lincoln had struggled with the question of how to handle the issue of slavery. He was personally opposed to human beings' enslavement but didn't think the government had the power to … Continue reading
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1862 The Civil War Year By Year- The Battle For America
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL1862 The Civil War At 150 A Nation Divided - 1862 The Civil War When the Civil War began, both sides believed the war would end quickly. They could not have been more wrong. At the two-day Battle of Shiloh, there … Continue reading
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Lincoln’s Year Decision: 1863
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL1863 was a turning point in America. Abraham Lincoln had struggled with the question of how to handle the issue of slavery. He was personally opposed to human beings' enslavement but didn't think the government had the power to end … Continue reading
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The Civil War In 1864 -65
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILThe Civil War In 1864 -65 marks the culmination of the battle to reunify the land, crush the terrorists and end the barbaric practice of slavery. Although the fighting ends when the brilliant leadership of Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and … Continue reading
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Private VenueAre you ready for some high-energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as I … Continue reading
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Lincoln, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning Of Reconstruction
ZoomLincoln, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning of Reconstruction This fascinating program traces how Abraham Lincoln grew and changed in his thinking about ending the enslavement of African-Americans. Although Lincoln always personally hated enslavement, he struggled to find a … Continue reading
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Lincoln, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning Of Reconstruction
ZoomLincoln, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning of Reconstruction This fascinating program traces how Abraham Lincoln grew and changed his thinking about ending the enslavement of African-Americans. Although Lincoln always personally hated enslavement, he struggled to find a governmental … Continue reading
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Lincoln, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning Of Reconstruction
ZoomLincoln, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning of Reconstruction This fascinating program traces how Abraham Lincoln grew and changed his thinking about ending the enslavement of African-Americans. Although Lincoln always personally hated enslavement, he struggled to find a governmental … Continue reading