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1 of 1977 Homer E. Capehart at his farm in Daviess County

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Name	Capehart, Homer E.
Born	06/06/1897
Deceased	09/03/1979
Spouse	Irma Viola (Mueller) Capehart
Children	Homer Earl Capehart, Jr. Patricia Louise (Capehart) Pierson Thomas Charles Capehart
Occupation	Homer E. Capehart was a successful businessman. In 1938 he organized and financed the "Cornfield Conference" on his farm in Daviess County, Indiana which attracted 20,000 people and rejuvenated the Republican Party. The success of the Cornfield Conference launched Capehart's political career and he was elected Senator from Indiana from 1945 to 1963. In 1962 he was narrowly defeated for reelection to the Senate by Birch Bayh.
Caption	Homer E. Capehart at his farm in Daviess County
Birthplace	Pike County, Indiana
Deceased where	Indianapolis, Indiana
Othernames	Homer Earl Capehart, Sr.

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1. 1931 Washingtonian

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18. 1978 newspaper about Daviess County Museum moving to Jefferson School - Newspaper

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20. 1979 article about Homer Capehart's funeral - Article

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