Anthony Lewis

Journalist and academic of legal affairs

Anthony Lewis - Journalist and academic of legal affairs
Born

March 27th, 1927
98 years ago

Died

March 25th, 2013
12 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

Links & References

This journalist and academic contributed significantly to American legal journalism. Writing for The New York Times from 1955 to 2001, he covered pivotal Supreme Court cases and highlighted issues of civil liberties. Lewis authored several influential books, including "Gideon's Trumpet," which examined the landmark case that established the right to legal counsel. His work emphasized the importance of the First Amendment and its ramifications on justice and democracy. Lewis received a Pulitzer Prize in 1955 for his reporting on the U.S. Army-McCarthy hearings, further solidifying his impactful career in journalism. He taught at Harvard Law School, influencing future generations of legal professionals.

Pulitzer Prize winner for reporting on U.S. Army-McCarthy hearings

Authored 'Gideon's Trumpet'

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