Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926) Socialist leader, five times Social Democratic candidate for the presidency; one of the founders of Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Born Terre Haute, Indiana.
Michael Jackson (b 1958) Pop music superstar and husband of Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis. Born Gary, Indiana.
Alfred C. Kinsey (b. NJ 1894-1956) Zoologist, Indiana University professor, and writer of the famed Kinsey reports on sexuality.
Thomas Marshall (1854-1925) Vice President of the United States, served 2 four-year terms under President Wilson; coined the remark "What this country needs is a good 5 cent cigar."
Cole Porter (1893-1964) Famous show-tune songwriter and musician. Born Peru, Indiana.
Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) Won Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 918 and 1921. Born Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kurt Vonnegut (b. 1922) Author of The Sirens of Titan, Cat's Cradle and many other popular novels. Born Indianapolis, Indiana.
Fascinating Fact
Indiana ironies: the annual National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Championship Shoot is held in a town called Friendship. Also, Indiana's Eel River has no eels.
Indiana adopted its flag in 1917. The outer ring of stars signifies the original states, while the inner ring signifies the states that joined the Union, up to and including Indiana. The yellow torch and rays on the blue background represent the spreading of enlightenment and liberty throughout the land.
