running of the world s greatest race. quite a race. quite a race. eric: it is not just a race. there is all kinds of community events, autographs, memorabilia sales. it is nonstop entertainment for an entire weekend. c mon! eric: you know, once the race begins, i think a lot of people look at it as, you know, we just throw a big party, and now, we can get down to watching a serious race going on and see who wins, and everyone is kind of let down after the race is over, because you have to wait another 364 days. [cars speeding by] final lap, and it is a three-way shootout, less than half a mile. he wins! the indy 500! eric: the indianapolis 500 is the largest single-day sporting event in the world and has been for many years. the speedway attracts about 300,000 people for the race year after year. in terms of what it is, it is , it has growne into more than a race. in terms of what it is, it is family reunions, reunions with friends. it is a very traditional event that
you can watch more of a revisit at c-span.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 didn t 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 presidents, 23rd president of the united states. he falls right in the middle of grover cleveland s 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 li
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a special place. Each time you walk through the gates — no matter the event — you can just sense you are