John Stevenson Tarkington (June 24, 1832-Jan. 30, 1923). John Stevenson Tarkington was born in Centerville, Indiana, to Joseph Tarkington and Mary Slawson. The… Read More »John Stevenson Tarkington
Temperance and Prohibition Alcohol long has been an accepted part of American life. By the early 19th century, many people and physicians believed… Read More »Temperance and Prohibition
Third Parties And Independent Candidates Though many have tried, none have succeeded in dislodging the hold that Republicans and Democrats (or, in the antebellum period,… Read More »Third Parties And Independent Candidates
Townsend Recovery Plan Convention The Townsend Recovery Plan Convention was the fourth national gathering of an organization founded in 1934 by Francis Townsend, a… Read More »Townsend Recovery Plan Convention
Visits of Abraham Lincoln President-elect Lincoln’s trip to Washington, D.C., in February 1861, for his inauguration as chief executive was a “progress” rather than… Read More »Visits of Abraham Lincoln
David Wallace (Apr. 4, 1799-Sept. 4, 1859). David Wallace was born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, to Andrew and Eleanor Wallace. Wallace’s father… Read More »David Wallace
Harry R. Wallace (Feb. 16, 1869-Sept. 17, 1915). The son of Indianapolis Mayor , Harry Wallace was a lifelong resident of the city.… Read More »Harry R. Wallace
Whitcomb v. Chavis In 1971 the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a 1969 U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision that had declared that… Read More »Whitcomb v. Chavis
William Watson Wick (Feb. 23, 1796 – May 19, 1868). William W. Wick was born in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania to minister William… Read More »William Watson Wick
William H. Hudnut III William H. Hudnut III was not only the longest-serving mayor but also one of the city’s most beloved. Forever linked… Read More »William H. Hudnut III
