IN WWI Centennial

The Official Twitter Account for the Indiana World War I Centennial Committee

[IN WWI Centennial @IndianaWWI]

Thank you to @SAIndiana for planning and celebrating Hoosier WWI hero Helen Purviance this Saturday in Huntington, Indiana! #WWICentennial https://t.co/az2sncWvaF

[The Salvation Army Indiana Division @SAIndiana]

Fun day in Huntington celebrating Hoosier donut girl Helen Purviance. Thanks to everyone who made today possible! @IndianaWWI #WWIcentennial

[IN WWI Centennial @IndianaWWI]

SAVE THE DATE // We will be honoring and commemorating Lt. Aaron Fisher at an event in Lyles Station, Indiana in Gibson County on September 3, 2018! #WWICentennial #ArchivesBlackHistory #ArchivesHashtagParty https://t.co/D9OXZhCTQw

[Doug Ross @nwi_DougRoss]

Does the name George Bacon ring a bell? The clipping attached here is from Jan. 22, 1918, in The Lake County Times. Here's a story about espionage in World War I and how Northwest Indiana was affected by it: https://t.co/epP4vBLutk

[IN WWI Centennial @IndianaWWI]

Thanks to the Lyles Station Historical School & Museum for meeting with us today to plan a #WWI commemoration for Hoosier Lt. Aaron Fisher!

[Guillaume Lacroix @cglacroix]

Now it is official: #HonoraryHoosier ! Thank you @GovHolcomb. I will visit your State often and we have a great Honorary Consul, @marbaier

[Samantha Horton @SamHorton5]

James Bethel Gresham Commemoration https://t.co/3ibr3FB81u

[Archive: Senator Joe Donnelly @SenDonnelly]

100 years ago today, Corporal James Bethel Gresham became the first Hoosier and one of the first Americans to pay the ultimate sacrifice in WWI. Joe's staff attended events in both Evansville and Indianapolis honoring his legacy.

[City Cemeteries @EVVCITYCEM]

The James Bethel Gresham Arboretum at Locust Hill Cemetery has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by ArbNet. @ArbNetorg

[IN WWI Centennial @IndianaWWI]

We had a wonderful time honoring Cpl. James Bethel Gresham in Evansville today. Thanks to everyone who came to our ceremony. #WWICentennial

[IN WWI Centennial @IndianaWWI]

Today the 16th Infantry Regiment Association unveiled a plaque at the home of Cpl. James B. Gresham in Evansville, IN.

[IN WWI Centennial @IndianaWWI]

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[Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites @IndianaMuseum]

Corporal James Bethel Gresham of Evansville was one of the first three enlisted Americans to die in combat in WWI. https://t.co/LJXxnVcrbi

[44News @my44news]

WWI Hero James Bethel Gresham to be Honored at Wreath-Laying Ceremony https://t.co/mukyb2wZra

[Eyewitness News @WEHTWTVWlocal]

Indiana to honor WWI hero Cpl. James Bethel Gresham https://t.co/ZXMZnmjmwC

[IN WWI Centennial @IndianaWWI]

Today is our event honoring Evansville WWI veteran Cpl. James Bethel Gresham! Join us at noon today in Evansville to commemorate this hero! https://t.co/gEkz1gCcNI

[City Cemeteries @EVVCITYCEM]

We will have a BIG Announcement honoring Hoosier WWI hero James Bethel Gresham during our service tomorrow at Noon. 🌳🇺🇸🇫🇷🌳

[IN WWI Centennial @IndianaWWI]

Join the @indwarmemorial in honoring Hoosier WWI hero Cpl. James Bethel Gresham in Indianapolis at the American Legion Mall today at 9:30am. https://t.co/3FCldG86K0

[Indiana War Memorials @indwarmemorials]

Join us tomorrow November 3rd at 9:30am as we honor and remember Corporal James Bethel Gresham for his service and sacrifice in WWI 🇺🇸

[Guillaume Lacroix @cglacroix]

What an amazing WW1 gala in Vincennes. Honored to talk about 300 years of friendship and alliance btw France and Indiana #HonoraryHoosier

[Guillaume Lacroix @cglacroix]

Randall Becht and Brian Bartholome, you did an amazing job in restoring a #WW1 M-1917 tank (Renault design). Honored to attend dedication.

[IN WWI Centennial @IndianaWWI]

Thank you to the Highland Woods Community Center for hosting tonight's WWI Tank Dedication Banquet!