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
Were 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. He ran a Front Porch Campaign. However, he didnt quite have the same front porch that you see behind us here today. So there was a little stoop at the front door, which is still there. And he stood in that area and spoke to the crowds of people that would come to hear him speak. Well, harrison is probably one of the most underdone of president s. So 23rd president of the United States. He falls right in the middle of Grover Clevelands two terms as 22nd and 24th president. Oftentimes, people will find him confused with his grandfather, William Henry harrison, who survived a month into his term of office. Benjamin Benjamin Harrison was only seven years old when his grandfather died. Benjamin harrison served a full four years and as preside
Hes your man. So thank you all. And we hope to speak to you after our session today. Thanks were 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. He ran a Front Porch Campaign. However, he didnt quite have the same front porch that you see behind us here today. So there was a little stoop at the front door, which is still there. And he stood in that area and spoke to the crowds of people that would come to hear him speak. Well, harrison is probably one of the most underdone of president s. So 23rd president of the United States. He falls right in the middle of Grover Clevelands two terms as 22nd and 24th president. Oftentimes, people will find him confused with his grandfather, William Henry harrison, who survived a month into his term of office. Benjamin Benjamin Harrison was only seven ye
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A new poll shows fewer americans like president obama right now and his policies versus 2009. Only 43 are optimistic about the next four years but his job Approval Rating still tops 50 . Only two president s after world war ii scored higher Approval Ratings in the second term and president obamas already on track to join them. Lets start with nbcs Kristin Welker outside the white house as usual. Kristin, the preps are going on behind you. Walk us through the highlights. Reporter a lot of highlights, good afternoon, toure. You are right. This year not as big as 2009 but the city is bustling with preparations. Take a look at the inauguration by the numbers. We have some of the key figures for you. Back in 2009, 1. 8 Million People turned out. This year, expecting 600,000 to 800,000 people to turn out. There are two balls in this inauguration compared to the ten balls of 2009. Dont let that number fool you. Theyre expecting a huge tu turnout, one of them will be the commander in chiefs ba