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Great Centennial Celebration Honors Indiana Statehood
The Corydon centennial celebration of Indiana statehood on June 2 and 5, 1956, drew crowds of residents and visitors. Indiana University Orchestra and Purdue Band performed as Indiana and Jeffersonville students showcased drills and pantomimes. Governor Ralston and Congressman Merrill Moores attended, with the day culminating in a Constitution Elm ceremony and remarks from Father Cavanaugh and others.
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Indiana
Corydon
Harrison County
New Albany
Russell B. Harerison
Indianas
Moving Picture Show
Ulks
Indiana Historical Commission
Frank B. Wynn
Indianapolis
Dr. Wynn
Jeffersonville
Dri i
Lena Board I
Exonot
Emmett Taylor
Jeffersonville High School
Miss Beard
Taylor
John Geinger
Charles G. Bradley
Chamber of Commerce
Gateway City
Public Square
Constitution Elm
Purdue University
Clara Bennett
Merrill Moores
William Chauncy Langdon
Charles Diven Campbell
Indiana University Orchestra
William Ridley
Ralston