Arthur Krock - Glasgow, KY
N 36° 59.583 W 085° 54.300
16S E 597439 N 4094662
This was the childhood home of Arthur Krock, famous Washington DC reporter, and his grandparents. It is now occupied by the 'Maple Hill Apartments'.
Waymark Code: WM8DYV
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2010
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From the Historic Marker at the site:
Side 1: Called dean of Washington newsmen. Glasgow's native son (1886-1974) grew up here with his grandparents, Emmanuel and Henrietta Morris. He began his career in journalism with the Louisville Herald, then went to Washington, D.C. as a correspondent for the Times and Courier-Journal. Krock won French citation after his coverage of Versailles peace conference.
Side 2: In 1927, Krock joined the New York Times; soon became its Washington correspondent and bureau chief. His column, "In the Nation," was noted for its opinions on public policy. Over his 60-year career, Arthur Krock knew 11 presidents and won four Pulitzer prizes. Joel Cheek, who also lived here was one of two founders of the Maxwell House Coffee Company.
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Arthur Krock - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arthur Krock (November 16, 1886–April 12, 1974) was a journalist and received the nickname "Dean of Washington newsmen". Born in Glasgow, Kentucky in 1887, he grew up with his grandparents, Emmanuel and Henrietta Morris.
He began his career in journalism with the Louisville Herald, then went to Washington, D.C., as a correspondent for the Louisville Times and Louisville Courier-Journal. In 1927, Krock joined the New York Times and soon became its Washington correspondent and bureau chief. His column, "In the Nation," was noted for its opinions on public policy.
Over his 60-year career, Arthur Krock knew 11 presidents and won three Pulitzer Prizes. Krock won a French citation after his coverage of the Versailles Peace Conference.
On April 22, 1970, Arthur Krock was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Richard Nixon.
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