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November 21 – November 27The Week in Indiana History |
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“The world is as good as you are. You’ve got to learn to like yourself first.” – – – Steve McQueen (1930 – 1980) Born in Beech Grove, McQueen became one of the most famous actors of his generation. Did You Know?   There have been four naval vessels named for Indiana. The first USS Indiana (BB 1) was one of the first battleships.  It served during the Spanish-American War in the 1890s. The second USS Indiana (BB 50) was never finished. It was cancelled during construction in the 1920s. The third ship, USS Indiana (BB 58,) was launched in 1941 and saw heavy action in World War II. It earned nine battle stars. The newest USS Indiana (SSN 789) is a nuclear-powered submarine, which was commissioned in 2018. TAKE AN “ARMCHAIR TOUR” OF THE INDIANA STATEHOUSE
ANSWERS: 1. D   2. A   3. E 4. B   5. C
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1928   Anne Cornell, a professor of Greek and Latin at Franklin College, completed her first solo air flight at the Hoosier Airfield. One of the first women in Indiana to take flying lessons, she was reported to be “fearless with excellent judgment in flying.” A local newspaper rerporter said that her achievement gave new meaning to “higher education.”
1941   A crowd of over 10,000 witnessed the launching of the new battleship USSIndiana at Newport News, Virginia. The ceremony included speeches by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox and Indiana Governor Henry Schricker. Music was provided by the Shortridge High School band. The USS Indiana saw extensive action in the Pacific Theater in World War II.
1963   Indiana Governor Matthew E. Welsh proclaimed a 30-day mourning period following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The Governor and his wife Mary attended the President’s funeral in Washington. In Indianapolis, 3,400 soldiers took part in a somber ceremony at the Indiana World War Memorial. Lieutenant Governor Richard Ristine placed a wreath of white chrysanthemums and carnations high on the north steps of the monument.
