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WOMEN OF HISTORY
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
(1929-1994)
DID YOU KNOW?
- Jacqueline Kennedy was briefly engaged to another man before marrying John F. Kennedy?
- Jacqueline Kennedy opened a school in the White House?
- Jacqueline Kennedy spoke multiple languages?
- Jacqueline Kennedy won a famous court case against a member of the paparazzi?
Jacqueline Kennedy had a poise, grace and air about her that epitomized the great respect and admiration the world had for her. There’s never been a First Lady like Jacqueline Kennedy and I would love to share the life of this great lady with you. As one of the youngest First Ladies to enter the White House, she was successful in changing many traditions in the White House and beyond. She has a special place in my heart as I was named after this great lady!
Let me share with you the many wonderful things this great lady helped to change in our world!
Presentation: 20 minutes
“What is sad for women of my generation is that they weren’t supposed to work if they had families. What were they going to do when the children are grown – watch the raindrops coming down the window pane?”
Jacqueline Kennedy
(June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1969)
Helen Adams Keller
Did You Know?
- Helen Keller was a Hollywood star
- Helen Keller almost married, until her mother put a stop to it
- Until her death, Helen Keller met every President from Grover Cleveland to LBJ
- Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind from 19 months of age, was taught how to speak with the help of her companion and teacher, Anne Sullivan
- Helen Keller was instrumental in Lions Clubs History, and led them to become “Knights of the Blind in this crusade against darkness” back in 1925 during the Lions Clubs International Convention held at Cedar Point, in Sandusky, Ohio
For a glimpse into the rest of the story about Helen Keller and The Lions Club, here is Jackie Miller with Part 1….
Many of us can only “dream” about doing some of the things Helen Keller did in her lifetime. Let me bring Helen Keller back to life for your organization! I’ll share the lessons and stories of Helen Keller from her lifetime which still hold true for today’s woman.
My presentation includes dressing in 1920’s vintage clothing, when Helen Keller was in her prime, to represent the style and sophistication of this great lady.
Presentation from 20 minutes to an hour.
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller
(1669- 1742)
Susanna Annesley Wesley
Did You Know?
- Susanna Wesley was the Mother or Methodism
- Susanna Wesley was the youngest of 25 children
- Susanna Wesley had 19 children but only 10 made it to adulthood
- Susanna Wesley’s sons John and Charles, founded the Methodist
Church - Susanna Wesley wrote extended commentaries on The Lord’s
Prayer and The Ten Commandments among many other writings
I look forward to sharing the story of the life of this great lady with you. What drew her 2 sons to the spiritual life that brought about the Methodist Church? Without the great faith and spirituality of their mother, John and Charles may never have been led to start the Methodist Church. Although tragedy seemed to follow the Wesley family as they suffered illness, disease, poverty and the death of their children, it was Susanna’s belief in God that she drew upon to gain such great inner strength to get her family through it all.
Presentation: 20 minutes
“I am content to fill a little space if God be glorified.”
Susanna Wesley
(1752-1836)
Elizabeth “Betsy” Griscom Ross
Did You Know?
- Betsy Ross was a seamstress in Philadelphia, PA
- The controversy surrounding whether or not Betsy really made the first flag
- Betsy Ross had 7 children by 2 different husbands
- Betsy Ross was considered a “founding mother” because all people knew about were “founding fathers”
Let me bring Betsy Ross’s life and times together for you in living history!
Presentations of the life and times of Betsy Ross from 20 minutes to an hour.
Clarisa “Clara” Harlowe Barton
Did You Know?
- Clara Barton formed the American Association of the Red Cross and was its first president
- Clara had a vision even then the Red Cross could be more than just helping men in times of war
Let me share with you Clara’s vision for the Red Cross and how that vision still survives and thrives today!
Presentations from 20 minutes to an hour.
“I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.” Clara Barton
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