December 27 – January 2The Week in Indiana History |
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“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” – – – Kurt Vonnegut (1922 – 2007)
   Like so many events, the annual holiday program at the Statehouse was cancelled this year. However, we are pleased to present the video, “Hoosiers Home for the Holidays,” hosted by Governor Eric Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb with special assistance from first dog Henry. Included are young singers from Lebanon’s Pixie Playhouse, Les Chanteuses singers from Plainfield, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and choirs from Marion High School and Heritage High School. Also included, of course, are Santa and Mrs. Claus. Follow this link to enjoy “Hoosiers Home for the Holidays”
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1859   Isaac Blackford died in Washington, D. C. He had been the longest-serving Indiana Supreme Court Justice. Appointed by Governor Jonathan Jennings in 1817, he served under 10 governors, retiring in 1852. Author of the eight-volume Blackford’s Reports, he was called “The Indiana Blackstone.”
1885   The Indiana Academy of Science was formed at a meeting at the Marion County Courthouse. Approximately 40 people attended the event, which had been organized by the Brookville Society of Natural History. Members started work immediately to establish better health care, improve disease control, develop laboratory techniques, and establish pure food laws.
1914   The New Year’s Eve Show at the B. F. Keith Theater in Indianapolis featured a full array of Vaudeville acts. Heading the cast were the four Marx Brothers: Groucho, Chico, Harpo, and Zeppo. Also on the bill were “tramp pantomimist” Joe Jackson, the “Flying Henrys” on the double trapeze, the comedy team of Nevins and Gordon, and Trevitt’s Military Canines.
1930   A New Year’s Day Open House was held at the Governor’s Mansion in Indianapolis. Governor Harry G. Leslie and his wife Martha hosted the event, which included many county, state, and federal officials as well as the general public. Special guests were United States Senators James E. Watson and Arthur R. Robinson. (Pictured: The home at 101 E. 27th Street in Indianapolis which served as the Governor’s residence from 1919 to 1945.)
1967   Purdue University capped a 9-2 season with a trip to the Rose Bowl. The team, coached by Jack Mollenkopf, won a hard-fought 14-13 victory over the University of Southern California. Purdue senior defensive back John Charles was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Pictured: Headline from The Indianapolis Star on January 3, 1967.
2012   Karen Freeman-Wilson took office as mayor of Gary. She was the first African American female mayor in the state. During her two terms, she worked on economic development, investment, and infrastructure improvements. She now serves as president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League.
