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Governor Jim Edgar Series
Governor Jim Edgar Series
Nurse with the 24th Evacuation Hospital during Vietnam War
Nurse with the 24th Evacuation Hospital during Vietnam War
Discussion of Ehrat's various farming and sport inventions.
The advantages and challenges of home schooling her seven children.
Kenyan who came to US for an education and stayed to teach math at a community college
Executive Director of the IL Elementary School Assn discusses the impact of COVID-19
C-46 pilot flying the troops and ferrying out the wounded
President of Illinois Central College discusses the school's recent history.
An immigrant from Chile arriving in 1999 to the U.S.
World War II fighter pilot who flew a P-51 Mustang in Europe
Infantry platoon leader's service during the first year of the Korean War
Illinois Republican legislator from 1975-1991 and in U.S. House until 2000
Gov. Jim Thompson’s director of law enforcement from 1977 to 1979
Resident of Rochester reflecting her life and on the town’s history
Resident of Rochester from a long line of farmers
Infantryman in Europe during World War II
Army Engineer serving in the last year of the Korean War
Director of the Capital Area Career Center in Springfield, Illinois.
Director of the Okaw Area Vocational Center in south-central Illinois.
Assistant to Governor Otto Kerner from 1963 to 1968
5 FFA Officer group discussion.
Worked in the Office of Price Administration during WW II while her husband was in the Navy
Growing up on a central Illinois hog farm prior.
U.S. Congressman from west central Illinois during 1960s thru 1982
U.S. Congressman recounts his WW II experiences
Musician, active church volunteer, state worker, interviewed at age 97
High school basketball coach with forty years of experience.
History of Faith Lutheran Church of Springfield, Illinois.
Jonathan Fischer was a Navy gunner in both World War II and Korea
U.S. Navy veteran who served on an LST in the Pacific Theater
Army infantryman during closing days of Korean War
A life-long farmer from Will County, Illinois
High school official and coach for competitive cheer and dance.
Campaign Manager and Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Edgar
Dixon native who attended First Christian Church with the Reagan family.
Flotow discusses his book "In Their Letters, In Their Words: Illinois Civil War Soldiers Write Home"
IHSA Associate Director for basketball, track and several other sports.
A WW II medic reflects on his experiences in Europe
Principal at Chicago's Piper Elementary discusses civics education in middle schools
Early history of both Sangamon State University and Lincoln Land Community College.
Campaign Manager and Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Edgar
Adult Education Deputy Director discusses Illinois High School Equivalency.
Army Engineer and construction of Panmunjom
Long-time assistant to Gov. Jim Thompson and Executive Director of Citizens for Thompson
Pioneering plant geneticist at Monsanto working on soybeans, corn and cotton
IL Education Association administrator discusses school funding litigation.
Three veterans of the WW II era share their memories with the public
Gold Star father tells the story of his son Jake and his death in Afghanistan
Gold Star father and speaker at Obama campaign events in 2008
Teacher, lobbyist, public affairs consultant and activist for women’s equality
A National Organization for Women staff member discusses ERA fight in Illinois
Superintendent for Schuyler-Industry CUSD #5 discusses school funding
An Air Force aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War
U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served throughout the Pacific Theater
Fry's 35 years at IHSA as Assistant, Associate and Executive Director.
Girard educator discusses the consolidation of the Virden & Girard school districts.
Experiences at the IHSA with wrestling, bass fishing and basketball.
Girls' basketball coach at Chicago's Marshall High School with over 1,000 victories.
A livestock and organic farmer from Christian County.
Chicago lawyer discusses his firm's lawsuit on Illinois's poor level of public school funding.
Associate Executive Director for IHSA discusses the impact of the pandemic on high school basketball and other sports
Former trustee of the State University Retirement System talks pensions
First two years of the Thompson administration: 1977-1978
Former Federal judge's involvement with the PBS documentary "A More or Less Perfect Union"
An environmental planner talks about the Slow Food Movement.
Governor Dan Walker's Legal Counsel and long-time friend
WW II Goldman discusses combat in the Philippines and military hospitals
Soybean production and marketing in America and abroad.
First girl's basketball coach at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Illinois.
Served with the 13th Air Force in the Pacific during WW II
Veteran serving with the U.S. Army's 7th Division during the Inchon landing, the Chosin Reservoir and the Chinese Spring Offensive
Medical employee, community volunteer, parent
State employee, community and NAACP volunteer
U.S. Army infantryman in Europe during WW II
University of Iowa Athletic Director discusses early days of girls basketball.
From State Fair volunteer to Director of the IL State Fair Museum.
Team doctor for Jacksonville High School shares his perspective on his role in sports.
U.S. Naval officer who served a number of roles in the Pacific Theater
Coach of Rockford Auburn High School Scholastic Bowl for twenty-four years.
Marine infantryman and Chosin Reservoir survivor
A teacher, writer, and historian reflects on Reagan's political career and Homecoming in Dixon celebration.
Expert on school funding models reviews Illinois's recent history.
Korean War era infantryman who served with the 3rd Infantry Division
Researcher with the Lee County Historical Society reflects on her memories of young Ronald Reagan.
One of Gov. Jim Edgar's key executive assistants discusses Edgar's attempt to fix Illinois' pension problem
Worked with Jim Edgar in the offices of Secretary of State and Governor
A township school treasurer discusses Illinois school funding.
Teacher and administrator at Quest Academy in Palatine, IL.
Communications Studies professor examines the current state of journalism in America.
A civilian survivor of the Vietnam War who fled that country in 1987
Video tour of the Abraham & Mary Lincoln home in Springfield, Illinois
Storekeeper on board the U.S.S. Mindanao in the Pacific Theater
Policy Director for Education in Lt. Governor Sheila Simon’s office.
Infantry squad leader with the 196th Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War
Bank worker, church and community volunteer
A farm extension specialist starts a business program for farm wives.
Radio operator for the 9th Infantry Division in Europe