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Mount Rushmore and the 4 Presidents
28 Oct 2024

Mount Rushmore and the 4 Presidents

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, Art, US Presidents | 0

One of the most interesting sculptures to see in America is located in the southwest corner of South Dakota. How did those incredible faces get carved into the Black Hills? Who did it? Why those 4? How long did it … Continued

The Decade of the 1950s
25 Aug 2022

The Decade of the 1950s

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, Entertainment, Music, US Presidents | 0

When you hear the term, the 1950s, people often think of a simpler time. They think of the explosion of television and rock and roll music. TV shows that dominated that era include: “I Love Lucy”, “Leave it to Beaver”, … Continued

Washington & Lafayette
14 Apr 2022

Washington & Lafayette

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, February Topics, Founding of the United States, US Presidents | 0

Sometimes in history, there are friendships that transform circumstances.  Where two people who were strangers, get acquainted, work together and accomplish wonderful things.  Such a friendship took place in early American history.  The American Commander in chief was George Washington.  … Continued

Dwight D. Eisenhower
29 Oct 2020

Dwight D. Eisenhower

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, June Topics, March Topics, Sports, The World at War, US Presidents | 0

He was a farmer’s son from Kansas. He loved sports more than academics. He went to West Point and played football until he had a major knee injury. He was noticed by several generals in positions of power because of … Continued

John Adams
29 Oct 2020

John Adams

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, Founding of the United States, July Topics, US Presidents | 0

He was born in somewhat obscure circumstances. His father helped him get a great education. He became one of the best known lawyers of his generation. After he won the case supporting the British at the Boston Massacre, he was … Continued

Thomas Jefferson
29 Apr 2019

Thomas Jefferson

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, April Topics, Founding of the United States, July Topics, US Presidents | 0

For all of the credit that we give this man in our country’s history, during its formative years, I have often wondered if we give him enough credit. He created a vision in the minds of Americans about what we … Continued

George Washington
29 Apr 2019

George Washington

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, February Topics, Founding of the United States, US Presidents | 0

George Washington was a great man by all accounts. Perhaps the strongest tribute to him was given by his friend General Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee. General Lee said that Washington was: “First in war, first in peace, and first … Continued

Harry Truman
29 Aug 2018

Harry Truman

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, August Topics, May Topics, September Topics, The World at War, US Presidents | 0

From farmer to the white house. Harry Truman was born in obscure circumstances. He was the last person to serve as president who had worked as an adult farmer. He served in World War I. He came home to make … Continued

Generals of World War II
29 Aug 2018

Generals of World War II

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, August Topics, December Topics, June Topics, September Topics, The World at War, US Presidents | 0

World War II; the defining military conflict in world history. As expected, such a cataclysmic event brought the sharpest military minds on all sides, to the attention of the whole world. This presentation covers the senior military commanders serving the … Continued

Roosevelt & Churchill
29 Aug 2018

Roosevelt & Churchill

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, April Topics, Britain, December Topics, The World at War, US Presidents | 0

During the early events of World War II, the two leaders of the most powerful English speaking nations began to communicate and make plans and change the course of history. The President and the Prime Minister met and began to … Continued

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