Season 2, Episode 23-Benjamin Harrison and Indianapolis

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Season 2, Episode 23: Benjamin Harrison and Indianapolis

Heading to the Hoosier State for Benjamin Harrison’s home in Indianapolis! Learn about the 23rd President and his political career; his election and approach to the Presidency; his dynamic wife, Caroline, and family; as well as his home!

Be sure to listen to Benjamin Harrison’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Benjamin Harrison and North Bend” on his birthplace!

Also, listen to Benjamin Harrison’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Benjamin Harrison’s Tomb” on his gravesite!

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site official page.

The Benjamin Harrison House from the Presidential Site page.

Benjamin Harrison Home from the National Park Service.

From My June 2021 Visit!

From My November 2015 Visit!

From My May 2017 Visit!

Rolling the ball in front of a porch-less Benjamin Harrison home.

Benjamin Harrison Home: 1230 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN.

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Recommended Reading for Benjamin Harrison

Harry Sievers, Benjamin Harrison: Hoosier President.
Homer Socolofsky and Allan Spetter, The Presidency of Benjamin Harrison.
Charles Calhoun, Benjamin Harrison.

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