Browse Exhibits (2 total)

The National Stage

This exhibit features Richard Lugar's transition from the local to the national, from Mayor of Indianapolis to United States Senator. It examines early national recognition he received while still mayor, his election to the Senate, and his record-breaking Senate campaigns. Lugar was also considered several times as a serious candidate for Vice President and ran for President in 1995-1996.

1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Campaign, Elections, Mayor, Pre-Senate, President, Senate, Vice President

Mayor of Indianapolis

Explores Richard Lugar's tenure as mayor of the City of Indianapolis. Lugar served two terms as mayor. He was first elected in 1967 and again in 1971. In 1975, he decided not to seek a third term so that he could run for a seat in the United States Senate.

1960s, 1970s, Charlene Lugar, Constituents, Correspondence, Market Square, Market Square Arena, Mayor, Pre-Senate, Richard Nixon, Unigov, Urban Affairs