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Civil Defense
Civil Defense

Previously an uncoordinated citizens’ movement, Civil Defense (CD) became part of the Department of Defense during . The Indiana General… Read More »Civil Defense

Ebenezer Dumont
Ebenezer Dumont

(Nov. 23, 1814-Apr. 16, 1871). Born in Vevay, Indiana, Ebenezer Dumont graduated from Indiana University. In 1834, he opened the… Read More »Ebenezer Dumont

William Eastin English
William Eastin English

(Nov. 3, 1850-Apr. 29, 1926). The only son of , English spent his early life in Lexington, Indiana, and moved… Read More »William Eastin English

Walter Quintin Gresham
Walter Quintin Gresham

(Mar. 17, 1832-May 28, 1895). A native of Harrison County, Indiana, Gresham attended Indiana University one year before reading law.… Read More »Walter Quintin Gresham

Daniel McCauley  
Daniel McCauley  

(Sept. 8, 1839-Apr. 1894). A native of New York, Daniel McCauley, whose name appeared also as Macauley, was orphaned at… Read More »Daniel McCauley  

James Paxton

(July 1, 1792-Apr. 5, 1829). A native of Virginia and veteran of the War of 1812, James Paxton came to… Read More »James Paxton

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