Inducting greatness [The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind.]
By Howard Greninger, The Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind. | |
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"All of these inductees have distinguished themselves and our community with their accomplishments during their lifetimes, and they are representative of what has always made our city great, yesterday and today and tomorrow," said
"Quietly benevolent seems to be a consistent theme in this Walk of Fame class, which is harmonious with many Rotary members present at this year's induction," Garrison said after the third class of the Walk of Fame was introduced Tuesday to the
The inductees were selected in categories of science and technology; arts and culture; business and industry; social sciences; sports; entertainment; and civic and social services. Garrison said inductees are individuals "who have made a significant positive contribution to their field and to our
The walk of fame includes metal plaques set into city sidewalks, starting at
"Our committee has also added that [inductees] had to be railroaded at least 15 minutes in
At the time, Harrison was governor of the Indiana Territory. Harrison established
Had Harrison not established the fort in
Harrison became a general during the War of 1812.
"His ties to
His grandson,
--Also of significance was McKeen, founder of
--Seamon, who died in 1997, is remembered for his water color paintings of
--Taylor earned the nickname "Terre Haute Terror" as he became the
He was born in
"When something happened to
--Smock was born in
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--Also inducted was
--Meyzeek was born in
"Realizing there very few places for African-Americans to get life insurance, he founded a life insurance company for African-Americans in
Meyzeek died in 1963 at the age of 101. He has been inducted into the Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians. Members of the Walk of Fame Committee include Garrison, McCormick,
The new inductees: former U.S. President
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