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THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS

Oct 22, 2023

David Lloyd George is Cheered by Thousands

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, October 22, 1923: David Lloyd George, Britain’s World War Premier, received a warm Hoosier welcome...

May 27, 2023

25,000 Poppies Sold on Streets of City

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, May 27, 1923: Poppy Day in Indianapolis broke all previous records with the sale of 25,000 poppies...

Mar 27, 2023

'Cu Clux' Stirs War Mothers

From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, March 27, 1923: Rev. Daisy Douglass Barr, president of the Indiana War Mothers, resigned last...

Mar 1, 2022

Many Veterans to Participate in Bonus Move

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, March 1, 1922: As part of a nation-wide movement to force Congress to pass the bonus bill,...

Feb 12, 2022

Plaza Building for Ex-Soldiers at Once

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, February 12, 1922: A committee of the National Disabled Soldiers’ League will temporarily use a...

Nov 11, 2021

Dead Remembered in Fitting Service

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, November 11, 1921: Indianapolis commemorated the anniversary of Armistice Day in speech and ceremony...

Nov 4, 2021

Foch Given Real Hoosier Welcome

From The Indianapolis Times, Friday, November 4, 1921: A great parade with long lines of marching men, regular soldiers, national...

Jul 27, 2021

Assert Entire Plaza Project is Endangered

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, July 27, 1921: The proposed World War memorial plaza project is endangered unless Indianapolis...

Jul 14, 2021

Bastille Day to Be Legion Post Feature

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, July 14, 1921: A French fete honoring Bastille Day will be given at Ellenberger Park by Irvington...

May 12, 2021

Indianapolis Institutions Keep 'Open House' in Celebration of National Hospital Day

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, May 12, 1921: The first National Hospital Day was observed today throughout the United States and...