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Indiana

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The state flag of Indiana.

Indiana is the nineteenth state to enter the union. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis.

Notable people from Indiana

  • Notorious bank robber John Dillinger was born in Brightwood.
  • Astronaut Gus Grissom was born in Mitchell.
  • Former President Benjamin Harrison lived in Indianapolis and represented Indiana as a Senator.
  • William Henry Harrison, a former President and the grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, was the first governor of Indiana territory.
  • Singer Michael Jackson is from Gary.
  • Comedian David Letterman was born in Indianapolis.
  • Mike Pence is a current Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Indiana and has been mentioned a possible candidate for the presidency.
  • Former Vice President Dan Quayle was born in Indianapolis.
  • Harland David Sanders (also known as Colonel Sanders), founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, was born in Henryville.