Learn about the life of John F. Kennedy compiled by one who admired him and was inspired by "Camelot." Historical photos will survey Kennedy's life from PT-109 to the oval office, from Hyannis Port to Dallas. The presentation will be done in "Kennedy's voice." Join us for this unique memorial to our 35th president.
Discover the history, legends and cultures of the Emerald Isle from when the first settlers rowed their tiny, skin boats across wild seas from England. Centuries of Druid, Celt, and Viking settlements have left Ireland with a rich and permanent collection of myths and legends. Learn the true stories behind the legends of leprechauns, fairies, changelings, pookas, banshees, and the Blarney Stone.
In a day and age when being young, poor and a female meant that a person didn't have much of a chance to become anything important, a Hebrew girl was chosen to be the subject of art, music, literature and possibly the most well-known and adored woman in history. Her name was Mary and she was chosen to give birth to the savior of the world. What made her stand out? How did she feel seeing his miracles, hearing his teachings, watching him die and seeing him resurrected? "Mary" will share from her heart what's revealed in the books of Matthew, Luke and Acts.
General George Washington was America's first Spymaster. Elizabeth Van Lew was America's second. This Virginia born aristocrat, educated in Philadelphia, abhorred slavery and when the war broke out, she hated to see the Union broken apart. She followed all the protocols that a CIA Case Officer does today, but did it 150 years ago, all in a courageous effort to bring resolution to this bloody, tumultuous page in American history. To honor her, she is enshrined in the United States Military Intelligence Hall of Fame for her many deeds in this fratricidal war.
Francis Gary Powers Sr. was a CIA U-2 pilot who was shot down in the midst of the Cold War, on May 1, 1960, while flying in Soviet airspace. After his capture, he was tried for espionage and then served nearly two years in a Soviet prison until his eventual release in exchange for Soviet Colonel Rudolf Abel, a senior KGB spy who was caught in the United States in the late 1950s. During this program Francis Gary Powers Jr. will talk about his father's letters to and from prison as well as the journal he kept while incarcerated. Reading excepts from this primary source document, Gary will explain what it was like for his father to be shot down over the Soviet Union, interrogated by the KGB, and ultimately exchanged for a Soviet spy.
Note: This program will focus on the individual book, but will have some overlap with Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy.
Before George Floyd, the death of Emmett Till (1955) energized the Civil Rights movement. His mother's courageous decision to have an open casket for the world to view how savagely he had been brutalized was a significant catalyst for the Civil Rights movement.
This program details the characteristic traits of people who are typical candidates for spying. Then, it delves into the four major triggers that cause them to actually do it. Finally, it gives an example from the most notorious spies in World History, foreign and domestic, demonstrating how the patterns of behavior can help us to identify them.
This presentation goes into great detail on the steps that a CIA Case Officer employs in acquiring someone in a foreign country with access to valuable information unavailable in any other way, to spy for the USA. It reveals the meticulous planning and clever techniques used to communicate that intelligence safely and securely without compromising it, or jeopardizing both parties over long periods of time.
Peek into the lives of several exceptional women who became famous because of an overwhelming passion for whom or what they loved. The names Annie Oakley, Madam Curie may be familiar, but come and discover how their 'love story' changed history.
"America’s Sweetheart," an icon, and a trailblazer both as a pilot and as a promoter of safe travel for everyone. Amelia set the example by fearlessly setting world records and an example for all women to follow. The details of what happened to her before, during and after that fateful round-the-world flight will be revealed in living color. The once "mystery of history" will be put to rest once and for all. The proven solution will be revealed at last.
Instructor:Dr. Don WymanMembers: $11; General Public: $16
Course #: HIS538 | Room:Live Oak Hall Day of Week | Date | Time:F | 5/16/2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Seats Available:52
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Learn about the life of John F. Kennedy compiled by one who admired him and was inspired by "Camelot." Historical photos will survey Kennedy's life from PT-109 to the oval office, from Hyannis Port to Dallas. The presentation will be done in "Kennedy's voice." Join us for this unique memorial to our 35th president.
Francis Gary Powers Sr. was a CIA U-2 pilot who was shot down in the midst of the Cold War, on May 1, 1960, while flying in Soviet airspace. After his capture, he was tried for espionage and then served nearly two years in a Soviet prison until his eventual release in exchange for Soviet Colonel Rudolf Abel, a senior KGB spy who was caught in the United States in the late 1950s. During this program Francis Gary Powers Jr. will talk about his father's letters to and from prison as well as the journal he kept while incarcerated. Reading excepts from this primary source document, Gary will explain what it was like for his father to be shot down over the Soviet Union, interrogated by the KGB, and ultimately exchanged for a Soviet spy.
This presentation goes into great detail on the steps that a CIA Case Officer employs in acquiring someone in a foreign country with access to valuable information unavailable in any other way, to spy for the USA. It reveals the meticulous planning and clever techniques used to communicate that intelligence safely and securely without compromising it, or jeopardizing both parties over long periods of time.
Peek into the lives of several exceptional women who became famous because of an overwhelming passion for whom or what they loved. The names Annie Oakley, Madam Curie may be familiar, but come and discover how their 'love story' changed history.
"America’s Sweetheart," an icon, and a trailblazer both as a pilot and as a promoter of safe travel for everyone. Amelia set the example by fearlessly setting world records and an example for all women to follow. The details of what happened to her before, during and after that fateful round-the-world flight will be revealed in living color. The once "mystery of history" will be put to rest once and for all. The proven solution will be revealed at last.
