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Indiana At 200 — Benjamin Harrison

InkFreeNews.com Posted Apr 09, 2016  Updated: Mar 24, 2016 @ 9:02 PM

By ANDREA NEAL Although his name does not show up on lists of greatest presidents, Benjamin Harrison did more during his one term in office than some better-known presidents accomplished in two. Consider the following: He expanded the U.S. Navy to both coasts and strengthened its fleet, which … Read More

Indiana At 200 — Famous, Infamous At Crown Hill

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 31, 2015  Updated: Oct 21, 2015 @ 2:50 PM

By ANDREA NEAL It is the nation’s third largest cemetery and a “Who’s Who” of Hoosier heroes. One president, three vice presidents and 11 governors are buried there. The grave of poet James Whitcomb Riley occupies the highest point — the “crown hill” — and is one of … Read More