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National POW/MIA Recognition Day

By: Hallie Frenzel On: September 14, 2022 , , Comments Disabled
National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

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The Indianapolis National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony, led annually by the Indianapolis POW/MIA Council, Inc., will be held Friday, September 16, 2022, 12:00 p.m., at the Indiana War Memorial, 55 East Michigan Street. The sacrifices of the service members who were prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action, will be honored and […]
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Stories of Service: The Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols

By: Hallie Frenzel On: February 07, 2022 , Comments Disabled
Stories of Service: The Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols

Stories of Service: The Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols

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Lucy Higgs Nichols was an African American who escaped slavery and became a nurse for a regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Read on to learn more about one of the unsung heroes of the Civil War known affectionately as “Aunt Lucy” by the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment she served alongside.   […]
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Circle of Lights: Meet the crew from the IBEW 481 who bring holiday magic to Indianapolis every year!

By: Hallie Frenzel On: November 23, 2021 , , Comments Disabled
Circle of Lights: Meet the crew from the IBEW 481 who bring holiday magic to Indianapolis every year!

Circle of Lights: Meet the crew from the IBEW 481 who bring holiday magic to Indianapolis every year!

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The Circle of Lights has been one of Indianapolis’ favorite holiday traditions for decades. The tradition is possible thanks to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 481 (IBEW) volunteer electricians and Downtown Indy, Inc. whose hard work create this magical experience for Hoosiers every year. Throughout the month of December people flock from all over […]
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20th Anniversary of 9/11: A Reflection on our Nation’s Resolve and Resiliency

By: Hallie Frenzel On: August 24, 2021 , , , Comments Disabled
20th Anniversary of 9/11: A Reflection on our Nation’s Resolve and Resiliency

20th Anniversary of 9/11: A Reflection on our Nation’s Resolve and Resiliency

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20th Anniversary of 9/11: A Reflection on our Nation’s Resolve and Resiliency Most of us vividly remember the exact moment, nearly 20 years ago, when we learned about the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Greg Hess had just walked in from a shift at the fire department. His dad called […]
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General John J. Pershing

By: Hallie Frenzel On: June 29, 2021 , , Comments Disabled
General John J. Pershing

General John J. Pershing

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A brief history of the highest decorated U.S. General and the auditorium that still holds his name. Early Life General John J. Pershing was born in 1860 on a farm near Laclede, Missouri, to John Fletcher Pershing and Ann Elizabeth Thompson. After completing high school in 1878, Pershing pursued a teaching career at State Normal […]
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