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  • Indy 500 Tech
    Indy 500 Tech

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    The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the legendary Indy 500 auto race, opened in 1909. Go behind the scenes at the place where the need for speed is an obsession, and explore the awe-inspiring cars that race there.

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  • You're No Jack Kennedy
    You're No Jack Kennedy

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    Dan Quayle daringly compares his experience to that of Jack Kennedy's thus sparking the response by his opponent "you're no Jack Kennedy."

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  • William Henry Harrison's Presidency
    William Henry Harrison's Presidency

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    Explore the highs and lows of ninth U.S. President William Henry Harrison's administration, from his lengthy inaugural address to his death in office.

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  • Gary, Indiana
    Gary, Indiana

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    Take the tour through Gary, Indiana. We give you a sense of how this real life city looks in a time after all it's people have left.

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  • American Buffalo
    American Buffalo

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    The construction of the railroad led to the near-extinction of the buffalo, which had sustained native populations for centuries.

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  • History Rewind: 1958 Indy 500
    History Rewind: 1958 Indy 500

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    In a History Rewind video, on Memorial Day in Indianapolis, one of the most spectacular races in the history of the 500 mile auto classis is held. In the very first lap, an incredible thirteen car pile-up takes place.

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  • Benjamin Harrison's Presidency
    Benjamin Harrison's Presidency

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    What did Americans think of their 23rd president, Benjamin Harrison? Find out how his hands-off approach to handling the Panic of 1893 turned public opinion against him.

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  • The Buffalo and Native Americans
    The Buffalo and Native Americans

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    The buffalo was an essential part of Native American life, used in everything from religious rituals to teepee construction.

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  • History Uncut: Ryan White 1986
    History Uncut: Ryan White 1986

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    In this clip from "History Uncut", Ryan White describes his experience returning to school after being diagnosed with AIDS.

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Photo Galleries (6)

  • Indiana
    Indiana

    9 Photos

    View pictures from the state of Indiana on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.

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  • Native American Tribes and Cultures
    Native American Tribes and Cultures

    13 Photos

    Native American cultures in the United States include socially and geographically diverse groups.

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  • Native American Warriors and Battles
    Native American Warriors and Battles

    13 Photos

    Discover the history of conflict between colonial and American governments and the Native American population of the United States.

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  • Native Americans: Legislation
    Native Americans: Legislation

    12 Photos

    For more than 300 years, Native Americans have fought, often through legal efforts, to preserve and maintain their cultures, land and way of life.

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  • William Henry Harrison
    William Henry Harrison

    7 Photos

    See pictures from the life and presidency of William Henry Harrison

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  • Benjamin Harrison
    Benjamin Harrison

    11 Photos

    See pictures from the life and presidency of Benjamin Harrison.

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