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The Sagamore of the Wabash is an honorary award created by the state of Indiana during the term of Governor Ralph F. Gates (1945 to 1949). A tri-state meeting was to be held in Louisville with officials from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Aides to Gates learned that the governor of Kentucky was preparing "Kentucky Colonel" certificates for Gates and Senator Robert A. Taft, who was representing Ohio. The Indiana delegation decided to create an appropriate award to present in return. The term ''sagamore'' was the term used by Algonquian-speaking American Indian tribes of the northeastern United States for the tribal chiefs. The Wabash is the "State River" of Indiana and major tributary of the Ohio River. Each governor since Gates has presented the certificates in his own way. Until 2006, the award was the highest honor which the Governor of Indiana bestows, a personal tribute usually given to those who rendered distinguished service to the state or to the governor. Among those who have received Sagamores have been astronauts, presidents, ambassadors, artists, musicians, politicians and citizens who have contributed greatly to "Hoosier" heritage. The Sagamore award has been conferred upon both men and women. There is no official record of the total number presented, as each governor has kept his own roll; just as each has reserved the right to personally select the recipients. Some individuals have received the award more than once; for example, Indiana University chancellor Herman B Wells was so honored six times. ==Recipients of the Sagamore of the Wabash Award== The Sagamore of the Wabash Award does not have an official list of the number of Sagamore of the Wabash awards presented,〔http://www.in.gov/core/files/Sagamore.pdf〕 but below is a partial list of notable recipients and the year they received the award: *Ryan White, 1987 by Gov. Robert Orr〔Indianapolis Monthly, September 2004, Page 143〕 *Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold. 1994 and 2008〔http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=31852〕 *Arie Luyendyk, 1999 by Gov. Frank O’Bannon; 1990 and 1997 Indianapolis 500 winner. *Dorothy Runk Mennen, 2003〔http://www.cla.purdue.edu/theatre/documents/Mennen_announcement.pdf〕 *Thomas McDermott, Jr., 2005; Democratic Mayor of Hammond, Indiana (2004–Present)〔("Lake County Democratic Central Committee: Thomas McDermott - Chairman" ) ''Lake County Democratic Central Committee'', accessed April 11, 2011〕 *Mike Delph, January 2005; Indiana State Senator (December 2005-present) *David Letterman, 2007 by Gov. Mitch Daniels; comedian and television host〔http://www.bsu.edu/up/article/0,1370,32363-2914-54503,00.html〕 *Jeff Gordon, 2015 by Governor Mike Pence, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2014 Brickyard 400 Winner. 〔http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2015/07/23/jeff-gordon-honored-pittsboro-came-age-racing/30569997/〕 * LeRoy Malaterre, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, recognized at the Indiana State Museum during Native American Heritage Month, 2015 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sagamore of the Wabash」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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