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Indianapolis wins American Legion HQ by salesmanship
Indianapolis delegates described a concerted campaign to win the American Legion permanent headquarters. They argued the city’s central location within two hours’ rail reach, strong transit, existing headquarters for unions, hotels, theaters, and civic buildings made it ideal. They highlighted Butler College pioneering coeducation, local industry and livestock figures, and cultural landmarks to persuade the convention.
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American Legion
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Citien
Indianapolle
Fred Bates Johnson
Johnson
Mne
United States
Chicago
Miwaukes
Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Neinnat
Loutaville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Memphia
St, Louis
Peoria
Springfield
Jocaton
Dntted Mine Workers of America
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
International ‘Typographical Union
International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Chauffeurs
Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers’ Tnternational Union
Barbers’ International Union
International Brotherhood of Carpentera and Jotners
Legion
Sallurd
Indiana
AML
Union
Indiahapelis
Iste
Charles W. Fairbanks
Marshal
James Whitcomb Riley
Benjamin Harrison
Roath Tarkington
Meredith Nicholson
Wnitsel
Indi-anapolis
Butler College
Indianapolla
Avery