First program on my watch, as the former general manager of cbs Radio Network news and former managing editor for the broadcast division of united press international, the boys on the bus was required reading and i had the pleasure in the challenge, the legendary pie chamberlain of upi, a lot of you knew pie chamberlain. Looking forward to a terrific discussion this evening and now i have the pleasure of introducing the chair of the National Press club history and heritage team, the 80 seventh president of the National Press club, the bureau chief of the gaylord News Washington bureau for university of oklahoma and a dear friend, mister gil klein. [applause] thanks so much. The role of the National Press clubs history and heritage group, the legacy of the clubs 112 year history as well as to explore the history of journalism especially in washington. We are pleased that on april 20 seventh the new book, new history of the club called tales from the National Press club is scheduled to b
Developments from russia and ukraine and how they impact the u. S. Watch washington journal, live at 7 00 eastern saturday morning. Join the discussion. Next, a book to be exclusive. Our cities tour visits indianapolis to learn more about its unique history and literary life. For nine years now, we have traveled to u. S. Cities, bringing the book scene to our viewers. You can watch more of our visits at cspan. Org citiestour. [indiscernible] could you lower those signs, please . I have some very sad news for all of you, and that is that Martin Luther king was shot and was killed tonight. [screaming] Martin Luther king dedicated and to justicee between fellow human beings. You are actually standing at the intersection of 17th street in indianapolis, indiana. On aprilhe spot where 4, Robert Kennedy gave his impromptu speech, so to speak informing the crowd of Martin Luther kings assassination. I was in a position on this side. If you look at the picture up there of Robert Kennedy at the
You can watch more of a revisit at cspan. Org citiestour. We are here in indianapolis at the home of Benjamin Harrison. And this is a very iconic spot. This is where he stood and greeted crowds of people that would come to hear him speak in 1888, when he was running for the presidency. He ran a unique campaign, a front porch campaign. However, he didnt have the same from porch you see here today. There was a stoop at the front door, which is still there. He stood in that area and spoke to the crowds of people that would come hear him speak. Harrison is probably one of the most under known of president s, 23rd president of the United States. He falls right in the middle of Grover Clevelands two terms. Oftentimes, people find him confused with his grandfather, William Henry harrison, who survived a month into his. Office Benjamin Harrison was only seven years old when his grandfather died. He served a full four years. And as president , he has a phenomenal legacy that is a little underst
The cspan cities tour is withg the american support from our spectrum cable partners. Coming up, we will visit noted locations and speak to experts about the citys history. Among the programs, Robert F Kennedys visit on the night of Martin Luther kings assassination. What we need in the United States is not violence and lawlessness. We learn about the contributions of millionaire businesswoman madam cj walker. Visit to the indianapolis motor speedway, home of the indy 500. We begin our special feature at the home of our 23rd president , Benjamin Harrison. There was a little stupid at the front door which is still there and he stood at that area and crowds of people would come to hear him speak. He is one of the most unknown president s. 23rd president. He falls in the middle of Grover Cleveland. Oftentimes people find him confused with his grandfather, William Henry harrison. Benjamin harrison was only seven years old when his grandfather died. He served a full four years. As president