Francis Preston Blair
This plaque marks the home of
Francis Preston Blair (1791-1876)
Founder and Editor of
The Globe (1830-1845)
A newspaper which championed
Democratic causes and vigorous journalism
notably during the administration of
President Andrew Jackson
in whose "kitchen cabinet" Blair loyally served
marked by Sigma Delta Chi
Professional Journalistic Society
1969
Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Jackson Place, on the right when traveling west on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
