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“The Noughties”: Looking Back at a Decade of Change, 2000-2009

Saturday, March 6
12:30 pm
At the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark
Free with Museum Admission

September 11th, blogging, the rise of China, reality television—how will the first decade of the Twenty First Century be remembered? Join a conversation with historians, journalists, and cultural observers as we examine the major events, trends, and individuals that made the “noughties” an era of rapid change and increased global connectedness.

In partnership with the Chicago History Museum.
 

Smart Mouth

Thursday, March 11
12:00pm(noon)
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington
Free admission

Join the Freedom Museum for an exciting new program, Smart Mouth that allows you to test your limits and be anything but agreeable. Each program includes a new panel of local “movers and shakers” discussing current events facing the nation. Designed with a program format similar to Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect on HBO, we will meet at the Chicago Cultural Center’s beautiful Millennium Room on the fifth floor. Leading this month’s discussion will be moderator and journalist Tim McNulty.

In partnership with the Chicago Cultural Center

 

Mitt Romney author of No Apology

Wednesday, March 24
6pm
Chase Auditorium, 10 South Dearborn
$ 25 Genaral Admission
$ 5 Freedom Project Members
Price of all tickets include a signed copy of No Apology

In No Apology Mitt Romney asserts that American strength is essential—not just for our own well-being, but for the world’s. Join us as Romney discusses his book with veteran journalist Elizabeth Brackett.

In partnership with the Chicago Young Republicans, The Illinois Policy Institute and WLS 890 AM Radio.

 
 
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