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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The Soldiers and Sailors Monument has been a symbol of Indianapolis for over 100 years!
This image from December 1962, shows beautiful Monument Circle with a light dusting of snow as downtown commuters are greeted by the gigantic "tree" at the Circle on their way to and from work.
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(Photo: Larry George / Indy Star)
Have you visited the Circle of Lights and the Shining a Light holiday presentation this year? Come #BackDowntown and spend an evening celebrating the holidays in Indy!
Learn more:
https://downtownindy.org/events/circle-of-lights
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Commemorate your Veteran`s legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.
The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran`s service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis.
Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/.
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The Indiana War Memorial was built to honor Hoosier veterans of World War I and now honors all Hoosiers who served. It is richly adorned with historical significance and designed to closely resemble the appearance of the original Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Visit the Indiana War Memorial and Museum to learn more about the military history of Indiana’s military history. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm
Admission is free.
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
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On Dec 16, 1944, the Battle of the Bulge began. The Battle took place in the Ardennes region of Belgium and was Germany’s last major offensive of World War II. Winston Churchill called the battle “the greatest American battle of the war.” Lasting six brutal winter weeks, the Battle of the Bulge paved the way for an Allied victory.
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A World War II era poster encouraging the purchase of war bonds from 1942. Did you know the Indiana War Memorial Museum has an extensive collection of WWI and WWII Propaganda Posters on display?
Plan your visit to the Museum Wednesday through Sunday from 9am. to 5pm. for a great activity for the entire family this holiday season!
Admission is free!
*** The Shrine Room is closed for construction and is slated to remain closed for approximately seven months.
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Happy Birthday to the United States National Guard!
Did you know Indiana is the 17th most populated state but we are the 7th largest National Guard.
Always Ready, Always There!
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Commemorate your Veteran`s legacy this Veterans Day by purchasing a Brick of Honor from the Indiana War Memorials Foundation.
The Brick of Honor will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument come spring of 2025, creating a lasting tribute to your veteran`s service and sacrifice in the heart of Indianapolis.
Learn more about purchasing a brick: https://www.indianawarmemorials.org/commemorate/.
#VeteransDay #IndyBricksofHonor #MonumentCircle
