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THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS

Tribute Paid to Colored Soldiers

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, August 5, 1919: Indianapolis welcomed 150 black soldiers of the 809th Pioneer Infantry back home...

Colored Troops Honored

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 20, 1919: More than 200 returning colored soldiers were honored last night by Gov....

Indiana Welcomes the 137th and 139th Boys

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, January 10, 1919: Patriotic decorations hung from buildings in downtown Indianapolis today as...

Happy Hundred Men Leave Ft. Harrison

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, November 29: Demobilization began today at Ft. Benjamin Harrison with the mustering out of the first...

Indianapolis Sets New Joy Record

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, November 11: “Let us all stop and celebrate the triumph of our just cause” was Gov. Goodrich’s call...

Wild Scenes Follow Reports of Signing

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, November 7: The most unusual celebration ever staged in Indianapolis took place soon after news...