Herbert Bayard Swope
American journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner
Born
Died
1958
67 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Born in 1882, a significant figure in American journalism, focusing on foreign affairs and investigative reporting. Contributed to notable publications including the New York World and the New York Evening Post. Received the first Pulitzer Prize for Reporting in 1917 for coverage of the Russian Revolution. His work helped shape public understanding of international issues during a transformative period in history. Later, involved in political commentary and served as a war correspondent during World War I.
First recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Reporting
Coverage of the Russian Revolution
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