Francis Preston Blair
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Marker Inscription
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.
Erected by Sigma Delta Chi Professional Journalistic Society
The Story
Francis Preston Blair (1791–1876) was one of the most influential political journalists of the Jacksonian era. As founder and editor of The Globe, he gave voice to Andrew Jackson's Democratic agenda and served in the president's informal circle of advisers, the 'Kitchen Cabinet.' His Washington home stood at the center of the era's partisan press and political intrigue.
Why it matters
Blair's Globe helped define the partisan party newspaper, showing how the press could shape national policy in the early American republic.
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Museums & culture
- Renwick Gallerynearby · 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC
- The People’s Housenearby · 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
- Decatur Carriage Housenearby
- Decatur Housenearby · 1610 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC
- Dacor Bacon House Museum0.2 mi away · 1801 F Street Northwest
- Octagon House0.2 mi away · 1799 New York Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC
Attractions
- White House Peace Vigil0.1 mi away
- Butt-Millet Memorial Fountain0.3 mi away
- Almas Temple0.5 mi away · 1315 K Street Northwest
- Lockkeeper's House0.5 mi away · DC
- World War II Memorial0.7 mi away · 1964 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC
- Washington Monument0.7 mi away · 2 15th Street Northwest, Washington, DC
Food & drink
- Peet's Coffeenearby · 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC
- Naan & Beyondnearby · 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC
- Starbucksnearby · 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC
- M.E. Swing Coffee Roastersnearby · 1702 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC
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- Ellipse Cafe0.1 mi away · 616 17th Street Northwest
Places to stay
- AKA White House0.1 mi away · 1710 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC
- Hay-Adams Hotel0.1 mi away · 800 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC
- Club Quarters0.1 mi away · 839 17th Street Northwest
- Hampton0.2 mi away · 1729 H Street Northwest, Washington, DC
- The St. Regis Washington, D.C.0.3 mi away · 923 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC
- Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House0.3 mi away · 1522 K Street, Washington, DC
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