Hearst-Pulitzer Circulation War
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Literature, Publishing, Popular Culture, Economics
- Subcategories: Media, Journalism, Journalists
- Curriculum: Latin American History, American History 1878-1900
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: 1895-1898
Article abstract: Rival newspapers vie for mass readership using the devices of a new journalism.
Summary of Event
The pattern of modern journalism was established by Joseph Pulitzer. Born in Hungary in 1847, Pulitzer arrived in the United States in 1864 to fight with the Union Army. After the Civil War, the penniless young immigrant journeyed to St. Louis, where, by virtue of his intelligence and hard work, he soon became not only a successful reporter but also a lawyer and crusading politician. Pulitzer served in the Missouri legislature and worked as...
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