The daughter of late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu, will be this year's Constitution Day featured speaker at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Center President Kristan McMahon said Dr. Karen Korematsu is the Founder and President of the Fred T. … [Read more...]
World War II Veteran PFC Thomas Tedesco Honored with Medal Ceremony
State and local officials along with family members gathered at the Fenton History Center mansion on Thursday to honor a World War II veteran with a medal presentation ceremony. 98-year old Private First Class Thomas A. Tedesco of Falconer served … [Read more...]
Eleanor Roosevelt Scholar to Share Connection Between Human Rights and Harry Potter with Local Students
JAMESTOWN - A nationally recognized historian considered the foremost scholar on the political and social work of Eleanor Roosevelt is in Jamestown Thursday and Friday to participate in an event involving the Robert H. Jackson Center and several area … [Read more...]
Jamestown WWII Veteran Receives High Honor from France
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown native and World War II Veteran has been honored for his service to our country. On New Years day, State Senator Cathy Young was in Jamestown to honor U.S. Army veteran Basil Spitale, who has been appointed to France’s … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Federal Court Building Dedication Ceremony is Today
BUFFALO - A Supreme Court Justice who grew up in Chautauqua County and got his start right here in Jamestown will be recognized in Buffalo during a special ceremony later today. The United States Courthouse in Buffalo will officially be named in … [Read more...]
