Chief Justice to speak in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) - Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. will be in Jamestown this May, speaking at the Robert J. Jackson Center. His address from the front porch of the center will be open to the public.

Chief Justice Roberts, who was born in Buffalo and raised here until fourth grade, will be speaking at the center May 17th, an event that is considered an important milestone for the Jackson Center.

"It demonstrates not only the Center's past successes in preserving Justice Jackson's legacy, but also the continuing role of the Jackson Center in teaching the lessons of Justice Jackson's life and work to future generations," said Gregory L. Peterson, Jackson Center co founder and board member.