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To Be Hoosiers|Ray Boomhower

To Be Hoosiers : Historic Stories of Character & Fortitude

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Since Indiana joined the Union in 1816, residents and visitors alike have pondered the essential question: What is a Hoosier? The final answer may never be determined, but there are, at least, ways to understand the Hoosier character. It was African American pilots taking a stand for equal rights. It was a speech by a presidential candidate that helped keep peace on a tragic night. It was the triumph and near tragedy involving a Mercury Seven astronaut. And it was a sacrifice that ensured a crucial American victory in the Pacific during World War II. As Kurt Vonnegut once said, I don't know what it is about Hoosiers, but wherever you go there is always a Hoosier doing something very important there. Award-winning biographer Ray E. Boomhower tells us why.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781467145404
  • ISBN-10: 1467145408
  • Publisher: History Press
  • Publish Date: February 2020
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
  • Page Count: 192

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