1970's Media | The Op-Ed Page Is Born

"Times Will Offer Daily Forum Page," "Op. Ed. Page"

Newspaper article, Statement

By: The New York Times

Date: July 20, 1970; September 20, 1970

Source: "Times Will Offer Daily Forum Page." The New York Times, July 20, 1970; "Op. Ed. Page." The New York Times, September 20, 1970.

About the Publication: Founded in 1850 as The Daily Times, The New York Times was originally a relatively obscure local paper. By the early part of the twentieth century, it had grown into a widely known, well-respected news source, and has remained such since.

Introduction

Every major newspaper in the United States contains an Op-Ed section (so-called because it is opposite the editorial page) reserved for the opinions and views of people from outside the newspaper's regular pool of writers and columnists. Today, the "Op-Ed" page is taken for...