Hoosier History Highlights

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    April 6 – April 12

    This Week in Indiana History

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    April 7, 1841 A funeral service was held in the East Room of the White House for President William Henry Harrison, who had died three days earlier. He had served as President for 31 days.

    April  8, 1990 Ryan White died at age 18 in Indianapolis. An AIDS patient, his courageous struggle for acceptance gained national attention.

    April 10, 1827 Lewis “Lew” Wallace, American author (Ben-Hur) and Major General (Union Army), born in Brookville.

    April 12, 1947  David Letterman, American comedian and late night TV host (Late Night; Late Show), born in Indianapolis.

    Where in Indiana

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    Indiana Quick Quiz

    1. Where does Indiana rank nationally in duck production?
    2. Where does Indiana rank nationally in egg production?
    3. Where does Indiana rank nationally in popcorn production?
    4. Where does Indiana rank nationally in pumpkin production?
    Answers Below

    Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at Zaharako’s in Columbus.

    “My family and I held no hatred for those people because we realized they were victims of their own ignorance.”

    -Ryan White

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