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Economics & Industry

United Press International Merger Established

May 24th, 1958 66 years ago

The formation of United Press International occurred through the merger of two significant news agencies, United Press (UP) and International News Service (INS), changing the landscape of news reporting. With this merger, UPI became one of the major wire services in the world, expanding its reach and resources in the field of journalism. This consolidation not only aimed to increase efficiency and competitiveness in news distribution but also marked a crucial moment in the evolution of international journalism, creating a unified platform for news delivery across diverse regions.

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