Quayle Vice Presidential Learning Center facts for kids
The Quayle Vice Presidential Learning Center, also known as the Dan Quayle Museum, is a special place in Huntington, Indiana. It's located at 815 Warren Street, in the same town where former Vice President Dan Quayle went to high school.
This center is in a beautifully renovated building that used to be a church. It has two floors filled with interesting exhibits. On the first floor, you can learn about the history of all the Vice Presidents of the United States. The second floor is home to cool items and a theater. The center also hosts regular programs for schools.
About the Quayle Learning Center
The Dan Quayle Center and Museum first opened its doors on June 17, 1993. It was officially dedicated a few months later, on October 16, 1993. Over the years, its name has changed a couple of times to better describe what it offers. In 2002, it became "The Dan Quayle Center home of the United States Vice Presidential Museum." Then, in 2008, it was renamed "The Quayle Vice Presidential Learning Center."
Indiana's Vice Presidents
The center pays special attention to the six Vice Presidents who came from Indiana. These important figures include:
- Schuyler Colfax
- Thomas Hendricks
- Charles Fairbanks
- Thomas Marshall
- Dan Quayle
- Mike Pence
You can also learn about three people from Indiana who ran for Vice President but did not win:
- George W. Julian
- William H. English
- John W. Kern
At one time, Indiana was a very important state in American politics. It was known as a "swing state," which meant its voters could swing the election either way. Because of this, many people from Indiana were chosen as candidates for Vice President.
See also
- Presidential library system
- List of former Christian Science churches, societies and buildings
