Talking Hoosier History

Spanish Influenza: The Dread Malady Hits Indiana


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Spanish Influenza hit Indiana in September of 1918. While the virus was killing soldiers and civilians affected by WWI around the world, most Hoosiers assumed they were safe that fall. Unfortunately, the mysterious flu was already on their doorstep. On this episode of Talking Hoosier History we examine the havoc caused by the dread malady and the brave nurses and regular Hoosiers who battled the epidemic.

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Talking Hoosier HistoryBy Lindsey Nicole Beckley

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