Our Rich History: Brent Spence, the dedicated public servant for whom a bridge was named
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune I have to admit it. I feel sorry for Brent Spence. The…
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Our Rich History: Brent Spence — the man, not the span; a congressman for 32 years
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune I have to admit it. I feel sorry for Brent Spence. This dedicated…
Biden visit put Covington in the national spotlight; first president to speak in Covington in 84 years
President Joe Biden stood on Covington soil – the first sitting president to do so in 84 years — Wedbay…
Kentucky by Heart: A look back at ‘100 who made a difference,’ contemplating those who may be next
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Always looking for stories with Kentucky connections, I recently perused Barry Horstman’s 1999 book, published…
Covington IRS site’s backstory enmeshed with intrigue, drama – $1 grows to $20.5 million
Almost 60 years old, the newspaper clippings are faded and fragile. But with the rapid-fire publication of daily journalism, their…
Our Rich History: IRS Center dedicated in 1967, thanks to U.S. Congressman Brent Spence
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune Benjamin Franklin once said that “In this world nothing can be said…
Our Rich History: Spence was more than a bridge; Congressman did great things in 32 years of service
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…