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Arab
Indianapolis
Description
An accessible, intimate look at the oft-neglected
history of Arab
Americans in Greater Indianapolis who have made a
remarkable impact on the region since the late
1800s.From establishing local businesses to
working in the fields of health care and
education, Arab Americans have made indelible
contributions to the cultural vitality, economic
growth, and social fabric of central Indiana. Arab
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Indianapolis features the stories of Arab
Americans--some famous, some not--who have shaped
the Capital City's past and will continue to
define its future. It details a history hidden in
plain sight, one sometimes buried beneath
Indianapolis's most iconic landmarks such as
Lucas Oil Stadium, Monument Circle, the Indiana
War Memorials, the Governor's Residence, and
Riverside Park. Highlights include Helen Corey,
the first Arab American to hold statewide elected
office and the author of one of the most famous
books on Syrian cuisineJeff George, a Syrian
American from the region who went on to play
quarterback for the Indianapolis ColtsThe Syrian
Christian community and the building of St.
George Orthodox ChurchIndianapolis's connection
to St. Jude Children's HospitalGovernor Mitch
Daniels, Indiana governor and grandson to Syrian
immigrantsThrough short essays, over eighty
beautiful photographs, interviews, and even a few
recipes, this collection embraces the full
humanity of Arab Americans in the Midwest. It
will give you a deeper sense of the myriad lives
of Arab-descended Hoosiers who call Indianapolis
home. Arab Indianapolis is an indispensable
resource for anyone looking to know the full
story of how Arab Americans continue to shape one
of the Midwest's most iconic cities.