Ike
and the Cold War
Thursday,
March 22, 2012 @ 3:00 and 6:30 PM
Stukes Meeting Room
Free and Open to the Public
As the Cold War grew in size and intensity
following World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower served two terms as president of
the United States from 1953 to 1961. His responses to the many and varied
issues that beset the western world, while simultaneously addressing the
domestic problems arising from the readjustment to peace time concerns, are
examined.
Presented as a virtual memoir, the program
depicts Eisenhower as reminiscing over issues and policies, problems and
solutions, successes and failures, social and international crises, and the
changing lifestyle of the American people, tired of war but uncertain of the
path ahead.
The Joe Stukes History Series is jointly sponsored
by Stiffel Nicolaus and Friends of the Library.
Jackie and Me and the Ol’ 6-4-3
Tuesday, May 1,
2011 @ 3:00 and 6:30 PM
Stukes Meeting Room
Free and Open to
the Public
Pee Wee Reese indulges his memories of playing baseball for
the Brooklyn Dodgers, particularly in the 1947-56 decade when he and Jackie
Robinson reigned as the best center infielders in baseball. Reese talks with a sports writer about
Robinson’s turbulent life and memorable achievements. He also recalls his career while revealing
some insights as a major leaguer in Brooklyn during the turbulent years
following World War ll.
The Joe Stukes History Series is jointly
sponsored by Stiffel Nicolaus and Friends of the Library.
