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 War Memorial Plaza Historic District
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Designed after WWI to commemorate Hoosiers who served during the “Great War,” the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District contains two museums, three parks and 25 acres of monuments, statues, sculptures and fountains.
It is also home to the American Legion’s national headquarters, the largest organization of veterans and their relatives.
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Happy Mothers Day!
Thank you to all of our mothers—especially those who serve in the United States Military and those who raised our military heroes!
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In 1898 the Spanish American War was fought between the United States and the Spanish Empire over control of the Caribbean, most notably the island of Cuba.
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The 157th Indiana Infantry was mustered into duty on this day in 1898. Learn more about the 157th Indiana Infantry and the United States’ involvement in the Spanish American War at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm.
Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.
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Please join the 500 Festival and the American Legion, honoring our fallen soldiers for the 60th Memorial Service at the Indiana War Memorial on Friday, May 23rd at 12:00pm EST
This is a weekend to remember and honor the sacrifices made by brave servicemen and women who perished while serving in the armed forces.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Today we celebrate Victory in Europe, also known as VE Day. It was on this day, in 1945, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany`s surrender, bringing an end to World War II in Europe.
Learn more about the United States and World War II at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open from 9am to 5pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.
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On this day, in 1915, the British passenger ship Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine off the west coast of Ireland. 1,198 of the 1,924 passengers died, including 114 Americans. This attack hastened America’s entry into World War I in 1917.
Learn more about the United States and World War I at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Open from 9 to 5 Wednesday through Sunday.
Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to reopen mid to late-September, 2025.
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Four years ago this month the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated in the American Legion Mall.
The Monument honors military families who have experienced loss through service in the United States Armed Forces, representing all branches of service and all conflicts.
This is the first Monument added to the Indiana War Memorials properties since 1998.
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The month of May means something special here in Indiana. May is also Military Appreciation Month. Let us not forget our military men and women in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Space Force and National Guard as well as the contribution of their families. Together, Indiana thanks you for your service!
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May is Military Appreciation Month! This year honor your Veteran with a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.
The bricks are placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, creating a lasting tribute to each veteran’s service and sacrifice.
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