Historic Home of Arthur Krock
N 36° 59.586 W 085° 54.299
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A history of a famous news reporter who lived here.
Waymark Code: WM8GD
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2006
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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.
