August   18, 1920 The 19th Amendment was ratified by the United States Congress, giving women the right to vote.

August  19, 1909 The first automobile race was held at  the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 5-mile dash was a disaster as a result of the breaking up of the crushed rock track.  Six people died. Louis Schwitzer won with an average speed of 57.43 mph.

August  20,  1833 Benjamin Harrison was born in North Bend, Ohio. As a young attorney he moved to Indianapolis. He served as a U. S. Senator and, in 1888, was elected President of the United States.

August  23, 1949 Actress Shelley Long was born in Fort Wayne.  She became best known for her role as Diane Chambers on Cheers, for which she won an Emmy Award.

Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken at Riley Park in Greenfield.

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Indiana Statehouse Tour Office

Indiana Department of Administration

Guided Tours of the Indiana Statehouse are offered Monday through Saturday.  For more information, contact us.  

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Indiana Quick Quiz

1. Born March 7, 1974, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who starred in the TV show The Office as Pam Beesly-Halpert?

2. In what Indiana city can you find the biggest jack in the world?

3. In what Indiana museum, housed in a 1930 art deco building, can you see vintage vehicles manufactured in Indiana?

4. Who is the Hoosier, while working for Converse, improved the design of the shoes named in his honor?

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1. Regina Marie Fischer

2. Bloomfield

3. Auburn Cord Duesenberg        Museum in Auburn

4. Chuck Taylor

Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States who lived in Indiana 1816 - 1830

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