Not many students can look outside their classroom window and see the home of a former presidential candidate for the United States of America. At Indiana State University, we are a part of those few students who can. Just outside of the College of Business and Education stands a big white house that was once owned by Eugene V. Debs. The former American union leader built and moved into this house in 1890 with his wife, Kate. He was sent to prison in 1919 for protesting against World War I in his famous anti-war speech. While in prison, he ran for presidency his fifth and final time, but lost the election. When he was released years later, Debs arrived back to this house in Terre Haute and was given a tremendous welcome by thousands of people right outside. This house now serves as a museum and has been restored to look as it did when Eugene Debs lived there.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
History on Campus
Not many students can look outside their classroom window and see the home of a former presidential candidate for the United States of America. At Indiana State University, we are a part of those few students who can. Just outside of the College of Business and Education stands a big white house that was once owned by Eugene V. Debs. The former American union leader built and moved into this house in 1890 with his wife, Kate. He was sent to prison in 1919 for protesting against World War I in his famous anti-war speech. While in prison, he ran for presidency his fifth and final time, but lost the election. When he was released years later, Debs arrived back to this house in Terre Haute and was given a tremendous welcome by thousands of people right outside. This house now serves as a museum and has been restored to look as it did when Eugene Debs lived there.
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