Forbes Magazine Is Founded
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Business and Commerce Series
- Categories: Literature, Publishing, Economics
- Subcategories: Business, Media, Journalism, Journalists
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: September 15, 1917
Article abstract: Forbes became the voice of the investing public, reporting, interpreting, and commenting on the accomplishments and failures of American business leaders and their companies.
Summary of Event
Professional managers, investors, and others interested in knowing how business events help shape their lives turn to business periodicals for both information and entertainment. Although there are dozens of important magazines and journals devoted to satisfying the demands of this special readership, as of the early 1990’s,...
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