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Hybrid: Gary Midkiff: 76 Moments in U.S. History

Senior Social Hour

Gary Midkiff walks you through 76 integral moments in U.S. History from 1776 to 2026 in six sessions. Each session covers around 40 years of U.S. history.

Session #1: 1776 to 1816 (41 years), including 1776 - the Declaration of Independence

Session #2: 1817 to 1860 (44 years)

Session #3: 1861 to 1900 (40 years), including 1863 - Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Session #4: 1901 to 1944 (44 years), including 1913 - Henry Ford invents the "Assembly Line"

Session #5: 1945 to 1988 (44 years), including 1982 - dedication of the Vietnam Wall

Session #6: 1989 to 2026 (38 years), including 2001 - 9/11

This program includes graphic footage of war combat, which may be distressing for some viewers, especially those with military experience or trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.

You can choose to attend this program in-person or watch online on Zoom. The presenter, Gary Midkiff, will not be there in person, but will be available for patrons to hear and view on the projector screen and to answer attendees' questions. Please indicate your preference when registering. After registering, you receive a link to the Zoom webinar at least three hours before the program.  A recording of this program is sent to registrants approximately 24 hours after the program is completed. 

Want to switch your attendance preference from online to in-person (or vice versa)? No problem! Just give us a call at (847) 923-3347 and we'll take care of that for you.

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