Stories of Service: Major Charity Adams
Early Life Charity Adams was born on December 5, 1918 in Kittrell, North Carolina. She grew up in Columbia, South Carolina until moving to Ohio to continue her education at…
Indiana’s rich military history comes alive as you explore the Indiana War Memorial Museum and see the tattered flag of the 15th Indiana Infantry Regiment, stroll along the lush green space at the Veterans Memorial Plaza or sit intently listening to the stories of bravery at the Medal of Honor Memorial. Experiencing these historic landmarks enables us to honor the generations of Hoosiers who defend freedom around the world.
The Indiana War Memorials Foundation is proud to support the museum, monuments and memorials that form the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District—a National Historic Landmark District that is also on the National Register of Historic Places. No other city in the United States maintains as many acres dedicated to honoring veterans. Only Washington D.C. has more monuments dedicated to veterans and military conflicts. These historic treasures give us a concrete and meaningful way to ensure that the sacrifices of Hoosier veterans are remembered forever.
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With 25 acres filled with one museum, three parks and various monuments and memorials, Indianapolis ranks first in the nation in the number of acres dedicated to honoring our veterans, and second only to Washington D.C. in the number of monuments.
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The shrine room inside the Indiana War Memorial in downtown, Indianapolis, built 100 years ago in 1924.
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Happy Father’s Day!
Thank you to all of our fathers - and especially thank you to those who serve in the United States Military and those who have helped raise our military heroes!
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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army.
Did you know the Army was created before our nation declared independence? Our Nation`s Army has seen it all from the Revolutionary War through today! Thank you!
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On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted a singular flag for the Continental Army. For the first time the Thirteen Colonies had a single flag under which to fight the British.
The first "American" flag consisted of thirteen white and red stripes, signifying the thirteen colonies and thirteen white stars in blue "representing a new constellation."
Did you know the Indiana War Memorial Museum has a reproduction of the “Betsy Ross Flag” on display? The Indiana War Memorial Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 to 5. Admission is free!
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Have you visited University Park this summer? University Park has plenty of benches and picnic tables and is a great spot to enjoy an afternoon outside in Downtown Indy this summer!
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Today is the anniversary of D-Day. On this day - in 1944 - more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline on the beaches of Normandy.
The sacrifices made by the Allied troops that day allowed for more than 100,000 service members to join the difficult struggle across Europe, eventually leading to an Allied victory.
Learn more about D-Day and the many Hoosiers who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Indiana War Memorials Museum open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free!
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Today the Battle of Midway began in 1942. The Battle was a turning point in the Pacific during WWII.
Did you know Raymond A Spruance, the commander of the U.S. naval forces, was raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Shortridge High School? Learn more about Admiral Spruance and other Hoosiers who served in World War II at the Indiana War Memorial Museum open Wednesday through Sunday between 9am and 5pm. Admission is free!
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