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Woodrow Wilson
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Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILAfter World War I ended, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding, an amiable Sen. from … Continue reading
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The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe 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
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History In Perspective – America in 1918
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesWhat was life like in America in 1918? How did we live 100 years ago? Let's look back at what we would have seen if we could visit America in 1918. What were the top news stories, what were the … Continue reading
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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThe 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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The Ten Greatest American Presidents
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeThe 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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The Patient Is The President – Deaths And Near Deaths
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe assassination 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 … Continue reading
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Over There: America In World War I
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102It was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading
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Over There: America In World War I
Ela Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail,, Lake Zurich, ILIt was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading
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Harding And Coolidge – Republican Presidents Of The 1920s
Private VenueAfter World War I ended, America turned away from the liberal progressive era of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and made a sharp turn toward conservatism. In 1920, the Republicans nominated for president Warren G Harding, an amiable Sen. from … Continue reading
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Over There: America In World War I
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeIt was called "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George … Continue reading