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Explore Dwight D. Eisenhower's life, shaped by West Point's motto: "Duty, Honor, Country." Historian Jim Gibbons reveals Ike's legacy of courage, vision, and leadership.
Presenter's Bio:
Jim Gibbons and his daughter, Michelle Gibbons, offer informative and riveting presentations that educate and enlighten audiences of all ages on events, people, and places in history. Drawing from their research and knowledge of past events, they bring to light information that applies to our lives today.
Based in Marengo, Illinois, Jim Gibbons Historical Presentations offers over 170 presentations for groups of all sizes. Jim and Michelle are available for in-person and virtual presentations in the morning, afternoon, or evening, seven days a week. Programs are available statewide and nationwide.
For more information, please visit https://www.jimgibbonshistorian.com/
The Cook Memorial Public Library District serves communities in northern Lake County, Illinois: Libertyville, Green Oaks, Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, Mettawa, and parts of Mundelein.
Mission
Through dedicated personal service, we connect our diverse community to resources that educate, enrich and inspire.
